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Suicide in the UK is the 2nd commonest cause of death among the under 45 year age group accounting for 10% of all Potential Years of Life Lost (PYLL). An epidemiological analysis has been carried out on selected factors based on 558 consecutive cases (1985-89) of self-inflicted death. The study reveals a dramatic increase in suicide among young men and especially security force personnel. There has also been a change in the methods used and the age/sex profile.
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Darragh, P.M. Epidemiology of suicides in Northern Ireland 1984–1989. I.J.M.S. 160, 354–357 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02957895
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