Rates and Trends in Attempted Suicide and Relationship With Suicides in Europe: WHO/EURO Multicentre Study of Suicidal Behaviour, 1989-1997/1998

In this project, 10 centres have provided longitudinal data (1989-1997/1998) about attempted suicide. The highest suicide attempt rates were found in Gent (Belgium), Oxford (England & Wales), & Helsinki (Finland). The lowest rates were in Padova (Italy). Major decreases were evident for Stockhold (Sweden), Bern (Switzerland), Odense (Denmark), Sor Trondelag (Norway), & Umea (Sweden). Increases were shown for Wurzburg (Germany), Oxford (England & Wales) & Helsinki (Finland). Females & young people were found to be at particular risk for a suicide attempt. (4 refs)