Epidemiologische aspecten van zelfmoordgedrag in Vlaanderen – 1990-2001

The evolution between 1990 and 2001 in suicidal behaviour in Flanders was analysed. The suicide rates for 2001 constitute an increase in comparison to 1990. These figures are higher than in neighbouring countries, where suicide rates decreased during the same period. The interpretation of this difference remains unclear. The increase in suicide rate is more pronounced in men than in women. Only in the eldest groups we see a decrease in suicide rates. Suicide is the second most important cause of death in the youngest age group (15-24 years of age) and the most important cause of death in 25-44... Mehr ...