Suicides in Australia (IN: Suicide Prevention: The Global Context. Proceedings of the 19th Congress of the IASP, March 1997, ed. by R J Kosky et al)

This chapter provides a broad epidemiological background, discussing suicide trends in Australia including comparisons between states & with other countries. Geographical location & methods of suicide are also described. The purpose of the chapter is to highlight some of the relevant issues which may be used by policy makers & other interested parties in the context of suicide prevention. (15 refs.)