Suicidal Behavior in Italy: Data, Trends and Guidelines for a Suicide Intervention/Prevention Policy.

Crepet, P.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ438900

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Publication Date: 1991

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Suicidal Behavior in Italy: Data, Trends and Guidelines for a Suicide Intervention/Prevention Policy.

Crepet, P.; And Others

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v21 n3 p263-78 Fall 1991

Addresses sharp upswing in suicide rates in Italy between 1969 and 1989. Notes that northern regions had highest suicide rate; older adults had highest suicide risk. Results of one Italian center are reported, showing parasuicide rates to be higher for females than for males, whereas age group at highest risk is seen to be young women. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Age Differences, At Risk Persons, Foreign Countries, Intervention, Policy Formation, Prevention, Sex Differences, Suicide, Trend Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Numerical/Quantitative Data

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Italy

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