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  • Has the Suicide Rate Risen with the 2011 Queensland Floods?

    Author(s)
    De Leo, Diego
    San Too, Lay
    Kolves, Kairi
    Milner, Allison
    Ide, Naoko
    Griffith University Author(s)
    De Leo, Diego
    Ide, Naoko
    Milner, Allison J.
    Too, Lay San Tiffany ST.
    Kolves, Kairi
    Year published
    2013
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    Abstract
    This study compared the prevalence and characteristics of suicides following the January 2011 Queensland floods to the 11 years prior (for the period January-June) for two severely affected locations: Ipswich and Toowoomba. Findings showed no significant increase in suicide rates during the 6 months after the floods. This may be explained by the elevated level of social support and care available in this period, which protected residents against risk factors for suicide. Nonetheless, the floods may have a delayed effect on suicide mortality. This highlights the importance of continued monitoring of suicidal behaviors and ...
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    This study compared the prevalence and characteristics of suicides following the January 2011 Queensland floods to the 11 years prior (for the period January-June) for two severely affected locations: Ipswich and Toowoomba. Findings showed no significant increase in suicide rates during the 6 months after the floods. This may be explained by the elevated level of social support and care available in this period, which protected residents against risk factors for suicide. Nonetheless, the floods may have a delayed effect on suicide mortality. This highlights the importance of continued monitoring of suicidal behaviors and providing support to the people affected.
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    Journal Title
    Journal of Loss and Trauma
    Volume
    18
    Issue
    2
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1080/15325024.2012.684581
    Subject
    Epidemiology not elsewhere classified
    Mental health services
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/52643
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