The Epidemiology of Parasuicide in Sor-Trondelag, Norway 1989 – 1991 (IN: Attempted Suicide in Europe: Findings From the Multicentre Study on Parasuicide…, edited by A J F M Kerkhof et al)

This chapter presents parasuicide (PS) data for a 3-year period. 25 items common to the WHO/EURO study plus 21 social & clinical variables selected for this area of Norway were monitored. 964 persons were involved in 1253 PS events (58% females, 42% males). Male rates were virtually unchanged in the 3-year period, female rates were relatively stable. Rates were highest in the 25-29 year age group (both sexes). 40% reported previous attempt(s).