Abstract
Short and Medium-Term Variations in Mortality in Finland: a Study on Cyclic Variations, Annual and Weekly Periods and Certain Irregular Changes in Mortality…
Nayha S
This article identifies different temporal variations in suicide rates using a large material & time series analysis. The article provides various explanations for the seasonal & temporal cycles of increased rates of suicide. The article specifically looks at a secondary autumn peak in suicide rates & identifies groups which are susceptible to disturbances in social life at that period in time. (382 refs.) (AK)