Suicide Influences and Factors: Indigenous Populations (IN: Macmillan Encyclopedia of Death and Dying, vol.2: L-Z, ed. by R Kastenbaum)

The author explores the significantly higher rates of suicide experienced in Aboriginal communities compared to those of non-Aboriginal populations. Patterns of suicide among Indigenous peoples are discussed, & explanations for the higher suicide rates are explored. Intervention programs that target the specific needs of Aboriginal communities are also highlighted. (9 refs)