Male Suicide Rates In Scotland Fall By Over 40 Percent

In the 1980s and 90s, Scotland was known for its alarmingly high suicide rate. But since 2000, suicide rates have fallen sharply. A study published in the online open access journal BMC Public Health found this reduction is associated with a significant drop in hangings as a means of suicide.Dr Cameron Stark led the research team from the Department of Public Health, NHS Highland.

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Filed under: Mental Health on March 3rd, 2008