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Suicide in Auckland 1989 to 1997.

J Rose, Simon Hatcher, Timothy D. Koelmeyer

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AIM: The aim of this study was to describe the population of people who had committed suicide in Auckland in the nine years, 1989 to 1997. METHODS: We extracted data from the police records to the coroner and the autopsy reports on people who had killed themselves in the Auckland coronial region. RESULTS: Suicide is common and disproportionately affects young men, the unemployed and sickness beneficiaries. Few people who kill themselves appear to be in contact with the mental health services. CONCLUSIONS: For effective prevention, up to date local information on suicide and deliberate self-harm is needed.

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AIM: The aim of this study was to describe the population of people who had committed suicide in Auckland in the nine years, 1989 to 1997. METHODS: We extracted data from the police records to the coroner and the autopsy reports on people who had killed themselves in the Auckland coronial region. RESULTS: Suicide is common and disproportionately affects young men, the unemployed and sickness beneficiaries. Few people who kill themselves appear to be in contact with the mental health services. CONCLUSIONS: For effective prevention, up to date local information on suicide and deliberate self-harm is needed.

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AIM: The aim of this study was to describe the population of people who had committed suicide in Auckland in the nine years, 1989 to 1997. METHODS: We extracted data from the police records to the coroner and the autopsy reports on people who had killed themselves in the Auckland coronial region. RESULTS: Suicide is common and disproportionately affects young men, the unemployed and sickness beneficiaries. Few people who kill themselves appear to be in contact with the mental health services. CONCLUSIONS: For effective prevention, up to date local information on suicide and deliberate self-harm is needed.

Key concepts: Coroner, Medicine, Suicide prevention, Poison control, Occupational safety and health, Injury prevention, Medical emergency, Human factors and ergonomics

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