Suicide in Brazil, from 2000 to 2012

Conclusion Mortality from suicide continues to grow in the country, but with significant regional variations. Health care also presents regional inequities, with significant gaps in health services. Brazil still lacks government programs that work effectively in suicide prevention. It is considered necessary to build a national prevention strategy focusing on populations at greatest risk identified: Indians, people with less education, men and people over 60 years old. Besides it is necessary to expand surveillance on illegal marketing of pesticides.
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research