Suicide and suicidal behavior in Australia

Karolina Krysinska, David Lester

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Abstract

The present chapter reviews epidemiological research on suicidal behavior in Australia, in the population as a whole and in Indigenous Australians and immigrants. Australia has proposed a National Suicide Prevention Strategy, and this is briefly described.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSuicide
Subtitle of host publicationA Global Perspective
PublisherBentham Science Publishers
Pages168-177
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9781608054275
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Attempted suicide
  • Australia
  • Immigrants
  • Indigenous australians
  • Suicide

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