Suicides in Macedonia/Yugoslavia, From the Aspect of Time of the Committed Act

The hour, day, & month of suicide were analyzed for cases in SR Macedonia during 1967-1976 & reported in this presentation. The greatest number of suicides occurred during the day, from 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Suicides during the day most often occurred among unemployed persons, housewives, & retired persons, & people with lower educational attainment. Suicides occurred most often in the home & on Mondays & Tuesdays. May & April were the months with the highest number of suicides; January & December had the lowest rates.