Abstract

A Retrospective Study of Suicides in a Rural Health District Over ten Years

Roberts A P~~Simpson C J~~et al

Year: 1996 Source: Medicine, Science and the Law, v.36, no.3, (July 1996), p.259-262 SIEC No: 19970863

The suicides over a 10-year period (1981-1990) in a rural area of England were examined. An overall increase in the suicide rate was not seen, but it was found that more violent methods were used. (3 refs.)