Trends in Prevalence of Suicidal Idea, Attempt and Suicide Rate in Korea, 2006-2011

2006-2011년의 한국의 자살생각률, 자살시도율, 자살사망률의 추세

  • Yi, Kikyoung (Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine University of Ulsan, Asan Medical Center) ;
  • Na, Ri Ji (Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine University of Ulsan, Asan Medical Center) ;
  • Ahn, Myung Hee (Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine University of Ulsan, Asan Medical Center) ;
  • Lim, Ahyoung (Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine University of Ulsan, Asan Medical Center) ;
  • Hong, Jin Pyo (Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine University of Ulsan, Asan Medical Center)
  • 이기경 (울산대학교 의과대학 서울아산병원 정신과학교실) ;
  • 나리지 (울산대학교 의과대학 서울아산병원 정신과학교실) ;
  • 안명희 (울산대학교 의과대학 서울아산병원 정신과학교실) ;
  • 임아영 (울산대학교 의과대학 서울아산병원 정신과학교실) ;
  • 홍진표 (울산대학교 의과대학 서울아산병원 정신과학교실)
  • Received : 2012.09.05
  • Accepted : 2012.10.03
  • Published : 2012.10.30

Abstract

Objective : The purpose of this study was to describe and compare trends in suicidal ideation, suicidal attempt and suicide in Republic of Korea from 2006 to 2011. Such data are needed to guide policies to reduce suicidal behaviors. Methods : Data came from the 2006-2010 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, Korea National Statistical Office and 2006-2011 Korean Epidemiologic Catchment Area Study Replication and 2007-2011 National Emergency Department Information System. Results : No change occurred between 2006-2011 in suicidal ideation, suicidal attempt, whereas suicide rate increased annually. Suicidal attempt events was decreased in age over 50. Suicidal attempts by poisoning and hanging have increased, although suicide caused by poisoning of insecticide have decreased. Especially, suicides caused by hanging have gradually increased in both sex. Conclusions : These finding suggest that fatal suicidal methods may influence increased suicidal rate. Instead of traditional suicidal process, investigation of other pathway about suicidal behaviors should be needed.

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