Do tenants suffer from status syndrome? Homeownership, norms, and suicide in Belgium

Background : Death by suicide is particularly high for the middle-aged and for single and/or childless individuals. At the same time, the risk of suicide is higher for tenants than for homeowners. The literature linking housing tenure and suicide according to age, gender, and family configuration is scarce. Objective : This study examines the varying association between housing tenure and suicide risk according to sex, age (for adults), and household composition. Methods : We used data from Belgium's National Register linked to 2001 census data and death certificates. We conducted multinomial... Mehr ...