Term: Suicide Prevalence (Attempts or Death)

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2010-08-17

Definition:

This indicator measures the proportion of the population that committed or attempted suicide. The crude and adjusted annual prevalence of suicide or suicide attempts for residents aged 10 and older was measured for ten calendar years. The most recent event in the calendar year period (suicide or suicide attempt) is counted, with region of residence assigned and age calculated at the time of the event.

For definitions and diagnoses codes used define suicide and attempted suicide, please see the Suicicde and Attempted Suicide (Intentional Self Inflicted Injury) concept.

Related concepts 

• Health Indicators: Indicators of Health Status and Healthcare Use
• Suicide and Attempted Suicide (Intentional Self Inflicted Injury)

Related terms 

• Suicide
• Suicide Attempters
• Suicide Attempts

References 

• Martens PJ, Bartlett J, Burland E, Prior H, Burchill C, Huq S, Romphf L, Sanguins J, Carter S, Bailly A. Profile of Metis Health Status and Healthcare Utilization in Manitoba: A Population-Based Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2010. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] [Additional Materials] (View)