Geographic variation in suicide rates in Australian farmers: Why is the problem more frequent in Queensland than in New South Wales?

Research on farmer suicide is limited in explaining the variations in farmers' demographic characteristics. This study examines farmer suicides in two Australian states: Queensland (QLD) and New South Wales (NSW). Standardized suicide rates over 2000-2009 showed a 2 times higher prevalence of s...

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Published in:Death studies 2016-07, Vol.40 (6), p.367-372
Main Authors: Arnautovska, Urska, McPhedran, S., Kelly, B., Reddy, P., De Leo, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Demography
Farmers
Farmers - psychology
Female
Geography
Health technology assessment
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
New South Wales - epidemiology
Queensland - epidemiology
Risk Factors
Suicide - statistics & numerical data
Suicides & suicide attempts
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Summary:Research on farmer suicide is limited in explaining the variations in farmers' demographic characteristics. This study examines farmer suicides in two Australian states: Queensland (QLD) and New South Wales (NSW). Standardized suicide rates over 2000-2009 showed a 2 times higher prevalence of suicide in QLD than NSW (147 vs. 92 cases, respectively). Differences in age and suicide method were observed between states, although they do not appear to account for the sizeable intra- and interstate variations. Suicide prevention initiatives for farmers should account for different age groups and also specific place-based risk factors that may vary between and within jurisdictions.
ISSN:0748-1187
1091-7683
DOI:10.1080/07481187.2016.1153007