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Public Health Suicide Data Repository
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This dataset provides detailed statistics on deaths due to self-inflicted injuries and suicides across the world. It offers valuable insights into suicide mortality patterns, categorised by age group and gender, covering a broad historical period. Researchers and analysts can use this data to understand global trends, identify vulnerable demographics, and inform public health strategies related to mental health and suicide prevention.
Columns
- Region Name: The continent or major geographical region where the country is located, such as Europe or Central and South America.
- Country Name: The specific country for which the suicide data is reported. The dataset includes information for 118 distinct countries.
- Year: The year in which the suicide data was recorded, ranging from 1950 to 2021.
- Sex: The gender of the individuals, categorised as Female, Male, or Unknown.
- 0 Year: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 0 years.
- 1-4 Years: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 1 to 4 years.
- 5-9 Years: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 5 to 9 years.
- 10-14 Years: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 10 to 14 years.
- 15-19 Years: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 15 to 19 years.
- 20-24 Years: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 20 to 24 years.
- 25-29 Years: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 25 to 29 years.
- 30-34 Years: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 30 to 34 years.
- 35-39 Years: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 35 to 39 years.
- 40-44 Years: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 40 to 44 years.
- 45-49 Years: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 45 to 49 years.
- 50-54 Years: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 50 to 54 years.
- 55-59 Years: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 55 to 59 years.
- 60-64 Years: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 60 to 64 years.
- 65-69 Years: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 65 to 69 years.
- 70-74 Years: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 70 to 74 years.
- 75-79 Years: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 75 to 79 years.
- 80-84 Years: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 80 to 84 years.
- 85+ Years: The number of suicides recorded for individuals aged 85 years and above.
- Unknown Age: The number of suicides where the age of the individual was not specified.
- No of Suicides: The total number of suicides recorded for a given entry.
- Percentage of cause-specific deaths out of total deaths: The proportion of suicides relative to all reported deaths for a specific record.
- Death rate per 100 000 population: The suicide death rate per 100,000 population, indicating the prevalence of suicide within the population.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV file format, specifically
combined_processed_data.csv, and has a size of 1.59 MB. It is structured as tabular data, with each record representing suicide statistics. The dataset contains 9538 records. The data was processed from raw mortality figures initially categorised by gender and various age groups.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Data Analytics: Performing in-depth analysis of suicide trends over time and across different demographics.
- Exploratory Data Analysis: Identifying patterns, anomalies, and key drivers in global suicide rates.
- Mental Health Research: Studying the prevalence and factors associated with suicide, aiding in the development of targeted interventions.
- Mortality Studies: Examining cause-specific mortality, particularly self-inflicted injuries, as part of broader public health research.
- Public Health Policy: Informing policy decisions and resource allocation for suicide prevention programmes.
Coverage
The dataset covers suicide statistics for 118 countries worldwide, with regional distributions including Europe and Central and South America. The time range spans from 1950 to 2021, although data for more recent years may have some incompleteness. Demographically, the data is segmented by age groups ranging from 0 to 85+ years, and also includes an 'Unknown Age' category. Gender is captured as male, female, and unknown.
License
Attribution 3.0 IGO (CC BY 3.0 IGO)
Who Can Use It
- Public Health Researchers: To analyse global suicide patterns and risk factors.
- Sociologists and Psychologists: For studies on societal and individual mental well-being.
- Government Agencies: To inform national and international mental health policies and prevention initiatives.
- Data Scientists and Analysts: For statistical modelling, trend forecasting, and creating visualisations of mortality data.
- Academics: For educational purposes and academic research on global health and demography.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Suicide Mortality Trends (1950-2021)
- WHO International Suicide Data by Age and Gender
- Worldwide Suicide Statistics: Historical Analysis
- Suicide Rates Across Countries and Demographics
- Public Health Suicide Data Repository
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Original Data Source: Public Health Suicide Data Repository
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