Term: Suicide Rate

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2010-08-17

Definition:

This measures the crude and adjusted suicide rate for residents aged 10 and older over a ten year period. Suicides were defined as any death record in Vital Statistics data. See Suicide and Attempted Suicide (Intentional Self Inflicted Injury) concept for more information.

Related concepts 

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

Related terms 

• Suicide

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)