Suicide rates in Ecuador: A nationwide study from 2011 until 2020

Lapo-Talledo, German Josuet; Talledo-Delgado, Jorge Andrés; Portalanza, Diego; Rodrigues, Ana Lúcia S.; Siteneski, Aline

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2022.09.167

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“…Ecuador suffered a strong earthquake of magnitude 7.8 that devastated the country; as a consequence of this event, the suicides registered between January 2011 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1002656 and December 2020 were investigated. 10,380 cases of suicides were reported, where 8.15 were found per 100,000 inhabitants in 2011, increasing the suicide rate after the earthquake (Figure 4) [30].…”

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“…Another aspect that must be considered when studying the incidence of suicidal ideation and behavior following natural disasters is the COVID-19 pandemic, which Country comparison of registered suicide cases before and after the earthquakes [29][30][31][32]. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1002656 was declared a public health emergency on January 30, 2020, by the World Health Organization.…”

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“…Figure 4.Country comparison of registered suicide cases before and after the earthquakes[29][30][31][32].…”

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Roman-Perez,

Rodriguez-Flores

et al. 2023

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Research on post-disaster suicidality has primarily focused on areas with substantial loss of lives and property damage. Cataclysmic events, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and the recent events of COVID-19, have established associations with a rise in mental health disorders. Hurricanes weak the infrastructure and obstruct medical services. Earthquakes led to power outages and destruction of buildings, homes, and geological landmarks. More recently, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in detrimental loss of social interactions with effects on people’s mental health. This chapter will provide valuable information to identify and mitigate the incidence of suicidal behavior after natural disasters and provide effective assistance.

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Roman-Perez,

Rodriguez-Flores

et al. 2023

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Suicide in China: The Trends and Differentials From 2002 to 2021

Hu,

Liu,

Jia

et al. 2024

Clin Psychology and Psychoth

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ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to provide an updated analysis of suicide characteristics in China from 2002 to 2021, with the aim of informing the development of evidence‐based suicide prevention strategies.MethodsThe Ministry of Health‐Vital Registration System (MOH‐VR) provided the data on suicide mortality, which enabled us to examine the average annual percentage change (AAPC) in suicide rates using a Poisson regression model.ResultsNotably, there has been a significant decline in suicide rates observed in both urban and rural areas. In the early years of the study period, higher suicide rates were observed among females compared to males; however, a shift occurred after 2005, with male suicide rates surpassing those of females. Except for 2005, rural areas consistently exhibited higher suicide rates than urban areas. Furthermore, suicide rates exhibited an increasing trend with age, irrespective of gender or region.ConclusionThese findings highlight a decreasing trend in suicide rates in China over the past two decades, although gender and regional disparities persist. Going forward, sustained efforts in suicide prevention, with a specific focus on mental health, are warranted.

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The relationship between online searches and suicide

Acosta-González,

Gallegos,

Mosquera

2024

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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Aims: In this study, we examined the relationship between 131 suicide related Google search terms, grouped into nine categories, and the number of suicide cases per month in Ecuador from January 2011 to December 2021. Methods: First, we applied time-series analysis to eliminate autocorrelation and seasonal patterns to prevent spurious correlations. Second, we used Pearson’s correlation to assess the relationship between Google search terms and suicide rates. Third, cross-correlation analysis was used to explore the potential delayed effects between these variables. Fourth, we extended the correlation and cross-correlation analyses by three demographic characteristics – gender, age, and region. Results: Significant correlations were found in all categories between Google search trends and suicide rates in Ecuador, with predominantly positive and moderate correlations. The terms ‘stress’ (.548), ‘prevention’ (.438), and ‘disorders’ (.435) showed the strongest associations. While global trends indicated moderate correlations, sensitivity analysis revealed higher coefficients in men, young adults, and the Highlands region. Specific patterns emerged in subgroups, such as ‘digital violence’ showing significant correlations in certain demographics, and ‘trauma’ presenting a unique temporal pattern in women. In general, cross correlation analysis showed an average negative correlation of −.191 at lag 3. Conclusion: Google search data do not provide further information about users, such as demographics or mental health records. Hence, our results are simply correlations and should not be interpreted as causal effects. Our findings highlight a need for tailored suicide prevention strategies that recognize the complex dynamics of suicide risk across demographics and time periods.

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Suicide rates in Ecuador: A nationwide study from 2011 until 2020

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Suicidality After Natural Disasters

Suicidality After Natural Disasters

Suicide in China: The Trends and Differentials From 2002 to 2021

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