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Trends and socio-demographic determinants of suicide-related mortality in Türkiye: An epidemiological study from 2009 to 2022

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  • Didem Han YekdeÅŸ
  • Miraç ÇaÄŸlayan
  • Ali Cem YekdeÅŸ
  • Safiye Takır Stewart
  • Emine Gökçen Selçuk
  • Ãœlfiye Çelikkalp
  • Galip Ekuklu

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Background: Suicide is a leading cause of death, particularly among the young age group, in Türkiye, a country with a high population of young people. Aim: The aim of this study is determine the suicide related mortality trend and some associated socio-demographic factors in Türkiye between 2009 and 2022. Methods: The study includes an epidemiological trend on suicide. The Turkish Statistical Institute’s data portal was used. The study population is 46,691 people (Male/female ratios = 74.6%/ 25.4%). Changes in mortality trends were evaluated using the Joinpoint Regression method with Annual Percentage Change (APC) and Average Percentage Change (AAPC) analysis. Results: Over the past 14 years in Türkiye, there has been a statistically significant increase in the standardized mortality rate among males (2009–2022 APC = .76, p  = .012) and a statistically non-significant decrease among females (2009–2022 APC = −1.62, p  = .083). According to the Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics (NUTS-1) classification, the highest increase is observed in the Central Anatolia region followed by the Western Black Sea region (APC = 3.0 and 2.7, respectively; p  

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  • Didem Han YekdeÅŸ & Miraç ÇaÄŸlayan & Ali Cem YekdeÅŸ & Safiye Takır Stewart & Emine Gökçen Selçuk & Ãœlfiye Çelikkalp & Galip Ekuklu, 2025. "Trends and socio-demographic determinants of suicide-related mortality in Türkiye: An epidemiological study from 2009 to 2022," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 71(1), pages 188-198, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:71:y:2025:i:1:p:188-198
    DOI: 10.1177/00207640241285817
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