Shandong Suicide Attempt Study
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This dataset documents serious suicide attempts in Shandong, China, spanning a three-year period. It provides valuable insights into public health surveillance within a predominantly rural population.
Columns
- Person_ID: Unique identification number for each victim.
- Hospitalised: Indicates whether the individual was hospitalised (Yes/No).
- Died: Indicates whether the individual died (Yes/No).
- Urban: Specifies if the attempt occurred in an urban area (Yes/No/Unknown).
- Year: The year of the attempt (2009, 2010, or 2011).
- Month: The month of the attempt (1=January through 12=December).
- Sex: The sex of the individual (Female/Male).
- Age: The age of the individual in years.
- Education: The individual's education level (Illiterate, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, or Unknown).
- Occupation: One of ten defined occupation categories.
- Method: One of nine possible suicide methods.
Distribution
This dataset is provided as a data frame containing 2,571 observations (rows) and 11 variables (columns). The file size is 205.61 kB and is typically available in CSV format.
Usage
Ideal for public health research, epidemiological studies on suicide, social issue analysis, and policy development aimed at mental health and mortality reduction. Researchers can investigate trends, risk factors, and the effectiveness of interventions related to suicide attempts in rural populations.
Coverage
The data focuses on Shandong, China, specifically covering a predominantly rural population. The time scope extends over three years, from 2009 to 2011.
License
CC0: Public Domain.
Who Can Use It
- Public health researchers studying suicide epidemiology.
- Social scientists examining factors contributing to suicide in rural areas.
- Policymakers developing mental health strategies and prevention programmes.
- Academics interested in health surveillance and population studies.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Shandong Rural Suicide Attempts 2009-2011
- Serious Suicide Attempts in Rural China
- Public Health Surveillance: Suicide in Shandong
- China Rural Suicide Data (2009-2011)
- Shandong Suicide Attempt Study
Attributes
Original Data Source: Shandong Suicide Attempt Study