Suicide mortality according to occupation and method of suicide, Massachusetts, 2010–2019
Devan Hawkins,
Jagvi Patel
Abstract:BackgroundSuicide rates in the United States have been increasing. Work‐related factors may contribute to risk for suicide. These work‐related factors may be reflected in a varied risk for different suicide methods between occupations. This study sought to assess occupational differences in suicide rates according to the method used.MethodsDeath certificate data about suicide deaths in Massachusetts between 2010 and 2019 were used to calculate mortality rates and rate ratios with univariable and multivariable … Show more
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