Regional Analyses of Alcohol and Suicide in Norway: Some Empirical Considerations

摘要: The association between alcohol consumption and suicide was analyzed on aggregate-level data from Norway, applying regional units in the analyses. Thereby two purposes could be served: to validate previous estimates derived time series analyses, assess an empirical indication of as alternative solutions. effect rates tended higher for women than men, which is contrary results analyses what might generally expected. are discussed with reference causal mechanisms choices action, methodological considerations outlined.