Abstract
The aim of this study was to describe the geographical distribution and the role of sociodemographic factors on mortality by suicides, according to sex and age groups, in Argentina during the periods 1999-2003 and 2008-2012. The role of sociodemographic factors on mortality by suicides and their geographical distribution were analyzed by means of multiple spatial regressions. Three independent variables were included: an index of social fragmentation, a poverty index and population density, as an indicator of the level of rurality. Social fragmentation and suicide were directly related in men 10-59 years old and women 10-29 years old during 1999-2003. During 2008-2012, the risk of suicide was higher in areas of low population density, except for women aged 10-29 years. The results obtained in this study support the hypothesis of social fragmentation as a phenomenon associated with the risk of suicide in departments of Argentina, but also support the hypothesis of an increased risk of suicide in rural areas. Suicide prevention measures could focus on policies that promote social integration, especially in the young population, as well as greater cohesion of rural areas.
Highlights
Podría argumentarse que la ausencia de relación positiva hallada en esta investigación entre tasas de suicidio e indicadores de pobreza podría estar dada por el tamaño de la unidad espacial, conteniendo una gran variabilidad de los fenómenos medidos en su interior
Los resultados obtenidos en este estudio apoyan la hipótesis de fragmentación social como fenómeno asociado al riesgo de suicidio en departamentos de la Argentina, pero también dan apoyo a la hipótesis de un mayor riesgo de suicidio en áreas rurales
Summary
En la población femenina de 10 a 29 años, en ambos períodos se detectaron principalmente dos grandes áreas con mayor probabilidad de alta mortalidad por suicidio: el norte y sur de la Argentina, más otras pequeñas zonas principalmente en el centro-este del país (Figura 1). Con respecto a la población de 30-59 años, se registró un aumento del riesgo de mortalidad por suicidio durante 2008-2012, tanto en algunos departamentos de la Patagonia como en el norte de la Argentina (Figuras 2.C y 2.F).
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
