Suicide and attempted in the province of turin from 1988 to 1994: Epidemiological analysis

Background: suicides and attempted suicide were assessed over the period ex amined (1988-1994) in the province of Turin (Italy). Method: data about suicides and suicide attempts was collected from the Arc hives of the law Courts for the Province of Turin. Trend and sociodemograph ic variables were assessed. Results: The rate of suicide and suicide attempts increased over the period examined. Male sex correlates to a higher suicidal risk. Differences regar ding methods employed were detected between males and females and between s uicides and suicide attempts. Age, marital status, occupational status and mental illness were related significantly to suicidal risk. Conclusion: Data analysis shows a trend of suicidal behaviour beyond indivi dual characteristics.