Factors affecting the choice of suicide method in Okayama: a database analysis from a forensic perspective.

摘要: The annual number of suicides in Japan increased sharply 1998, and since that time it has consistently exceeded 30,000 per year. In this study, we analyze a database personal background characteristics 824 cases (605 men, 219 women) who completed suicide Okayama Prefecture 2002 2003. data were obtained with cooperation from the police. Using methodologies previous European study as model, classified methods into 8 categories. To examine generational regional differences choice methods, stratified sample 4 age groups ( -65) 2 (Okayama/Kurashiki vs. other areas). Our results on gender 7 mostly similar to data. However, our showed remarkably higher proportionate male-to-female mortality ratio for poisoning by substances (ICD-10, X65-X69 codes) (1.83, 1.15-2.92). terms Mantel-Haenszel test homogeneity was significant most categories suggesting an impact how people commit suicide. There no remarkable sample. An epidemic curve via carbon monoxide using charcoal briquets revealed trend clustering not observed 6 means. constructed used contains richer information than conventional death statistics is expected provide helpful knowledge insights future epidemiological studies.