Criminalisation of suicide and suicide rates: an ecological study of 171 countries in the world
Journal
BMJ open
Journal Volume
12
Journal Issue
2
Date Issued
2022-02-17
Author(s)
Abstract
In the last half of the 20th century, many countries have already abolished antisuicide laws; however, more than 20 countries still adopt them. This paper is the first to systematically explore the association between criminalisation of suicide and national suicide rates in 171 countries/regions to examine the deterring effects of the antisuicide laws.
Subjects
mental health; psychiatry; social medicine; suicide & self-harm
Type
journal article