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Suicide in Ukraine

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Suicide in Ukraine is a common cause of unnatural death and a serious social issue. In 2009, Ukraine ranked 13th in the world by its total suicide per 100,000 people.[1] Suicide is Ukraine's most common type of injury death.

Death rate from suicides per 100.000 people in Ukraine's subdivision

Statistics

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Suicide rates (per 100,000), by gender, Ukraine, 1981-2009
Gender 1981 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2009
Male 40.8 37.7 34.6 50.2 52.1 40.9 37.8
Female 9.3 9.1 8.7 9.6 10.0 7.0 7.0
Total 23.7 22.3 20.7 28.4 29.6 22.6 21.2
Source: World Health Organization[2]
Number of suicides by age group and gender. Ukraine, 2009
Age (years) 5-14 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+ All
Males 34 906 1504 1423 1710 1020 862 532 7992
Females 19 148 186 216 286 243 313 313 1724
Total 53 1054 1690 1639 1996 1263 1175 845 9716
Source: World Health Organization[2]

Suicide in Ukrainian army

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Suicide was a leading cause of death in Ukrainian Army in 2012, before the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war, causing 18% to 50% of all deaths, because of underfunding and neglect. Long-lasting psychogenic disorders caused by difficulties with Army lifestyle, inability to adopt to the environment and the stress of life are the primary reasons of suicides.[3]

Multicenter Study on Parasuicides did a 1-year monitoring of suicidal behavior among Ukrainian soldiers based on World Health Organization guidelines. The study revealed–[3]

  • Average age of suicide attempters was 19.9 years.
  • 65% of suicide attempts required hospital treatment, others needed outpatient examination.
  • Frequent suicide attempt methods included–
    • Hanging (54.5%)
    • Cutting (27.3%)
    • Jumping from high places (9.1%)
    • Overdose of barbiturates or other sedative drugs (9.1%).
Share of deaths from suicide, OWID

Notable Ukrainians who committed suicide

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Suicide prevention

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The Ukrainian Government and different national and international organizations make individual attempts and initiatives to prevent suicides in Ukraine. Various associations provide help and suggestions to people who are trying to die by suicide.

Association Address Way to contact Hotline Hours
Telephone of confidence "Stavropyghion-058" Lviv PO Box 1067 1290000, LVIV Phone 058 Everyday 00:00 - 23:00
Odesa 1) Face to face 2) Phone 0487 327715, 0482 226565 Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 10:00 - 08:00, Sat, Sun: 19:00 - 08:00
Source: Suicide.org[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Suicide rates per 100,000 by country, year and sex (Table)". World Health Organization. Archived from the original on 22 January 2012. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Suicide rates (per 100,000), by gender, Ukraine, 1981-2009" (PDF). World Health Organization. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Successful Model of Suicide Prevention in the Ukraine Military Environment" (PDF). Military Suicide Research Consortium. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
  4. ^ "Ukraine Suicide Hotlines". Suicide.org. Retrieved 16 November 2012.