Year: 1980 Source: Scandinavian Journal of Social Medicine, Supplement 21, (1980), p.1-101 SIEC No: 20030135

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)