Ethnic and sex differences in suicide rates relative to major depression in the United States.

摘要: Objective: Suicide rates differ between ethnic groups in the United States. Since suicide is commonly associated with a mood disorder, authors compared relative to depression five Method: Rates of major were generated from Epidemiologic Catchment Area study and Hispanic Health Nutrition Survey. Sociodemographic effects determined by examining for respondents who separated or divorced, earning low incomes, not working pay. The survey data analyzed age sex standardization generate 1-year prevalence depression. different examined relation rates. Results: 3.6% whites, 3.5% blacks, 2.8% Mexican Americans, 2.5% Cuban 6.9% Puerto Ricans. Compared rate was significantly higher Ricans lower Americans. Relative rates, annual males than females. American Rican had white males. Conclusions: Identifying reasons differences among females may suggest interventions reduce Some possibilities are that differs form severity unidentified factors protect against subgroups.