Source: London, UK: The Samaritans. 2p. SIEC No: 20010336

This fact sheet provides a list of male & female occupations in England & Wales with the highest proportional mortality ratios from suicide together with the number of suicides in each group. Statistics are provided for 1982-1987 & 1988-1992. Among males, age 16-64, the highest proportional mortality ratio was among vets. Among females, government inspectors had the highest proportional mortality ratio. Limitations of the statistics are mentioned. Suicide among farmers, nurses, & physicians is briefly discussed.