Abstract
The official suicide rate in Ireland increased markedly between 1978 and 1990. This increase was attributed to the rise of male suicides in all age-groups as well as to improvements in recording practices. The major cause of death for men was found to be hanging whereas it was found to be poisoning for women. These findings are important since the manner by which a person dies influences the verdict returned by the coroner and therefore, the suicide figures. Possible reasons for this increasing trend in suicide frequency among males include a decline in the cohesiveness of family life as well as a rise in alcohol related problems.
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