Suicidal Attempts in an Outer Region of Metropolitan Melbourne and in a Provincial Region of Victoria

A 2-year study of attempted suicide was undertaken in two regions of Victoria. Incidence rates of 16.7 & 22.1 per 10,000 population were found in the metropolitan & provincial regions respectively. A number of factors were considered & found relevant to the difference in incidence. In addition, other parameters including multiple attempts, seasonal distribution, method used, association with alcohol & referral to psychiatric care were considered. Findings are compared to earlier studies.