Suicide in Mato Grosso, 2015-2021

before and during COVID-19

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12662/2317-3076jhbs.v12i1.5390.p1-6.2024

Keywords:

epidemiological profile, completed suicide, covid-19, pandemic

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the epidemiological profile of fatal self-inflicted injuries in Mato Grosso between 2015 and 2021 and the influence of COVID-19 on this scenario. Methods: Descriptive epidemiological study on suicides in Mato Grosso from 2015 to 2021, using data from DATASUS. Results: A total of 1,512 suicide deaths were recorded. In the seven years evaluated, Mato Grosso exceeded national figures in four years. In 2020, there were 7.4 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, a 6.9% increase compared to 2019, while Brazil's increase was only 1.5%. Until 2020, most victims were aged 20 to 29 years, changing to 30 to 39 years in 2021. Prevalence was higher among men, and singles predominated. The most common methods included hanging, strangulation, and suffocation. The most significant increase was in auto-intoxication, with a growth of 58.3% from 2015 to 2020 and 133% from 2015 to 2021. Between 2020 and 2021, there was an additional increase of 47.4%. The use of sharp and blunt objects also rose, with increases of 833.3% from 2015 to 2020 and 1100% from 2015 to 2021. Between 2020 and 2021, the rate of this suicide method increased by 28.6%. Conclusion: The growth during the pandemic period was similar to other years, except for the methods used. More effective actions are needed to mitigate suicides among young adults in Mato Grosso, especially focusing on the presented characteristics.

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Sheila Maria de Luna Nascimento, Centro Universitário de Varzea Grande (UNIVAG)

Graduanda do 8º período de medicina e Presidente da Liga Acadêmica de Epidemiologia Clínica do Centro Universitário de Várzea Grande (UNIVAG).

Fernanda Braga de Almeida, Centro Universitário de Várzea Grande (UNIVAG)

Enfermeira do SAMU e estudante do 8 período de medicina.

Rogério Pereira Sebba Filho, Centro Universitário de Várzea Grande (UNIVAG)

Estudante do 8 período de medicina.

Livia Maria Ribeiro, Centro Universitário de Várzea Grande (UNIVAG)

Graduanda do 8 período de medicina

Vykthor Maryanno Gomes Timóteo, Centro Universitário de Várzea Grande (UNIVAG)

Graduando do 8 período de medicina.

Iracema Nascimento, Centro Universitário de Várzea Grande (UNIVAG)

Médica Pós graduada em Saúde da Família e concursada pela prefeitura de Cuiabá, com atendimento na Unidade de Saúde da família - Serra Dourada e preceptora do curso de medicina da Universidade de Cuiabá (UNIC). 

Luciana Mendes Oliveira, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)

Especialista em Saúde da Família, Mestrado em Avaliação Física pela Universidade de Trás dos Montes e Alto Douro-Portugal, reconhecido em Ciência do Movimento Humano pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS. Doutora em Medicina com ênfase em Neurociência, pela Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF. Professora na Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros- UNIMONTES. Trabalha atualmente com projetos e mentorias na área de neurociências.

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2024-09-03

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Luna Nascimento SM de, Braga de Almeida F, Pereira Sebba Filho R, Ribeiro LM, Gomes Timóteo VM, Nascimento I, et al. Suicide in Mato Grosso, 2015-2021: before and during COVID-19. J Health Biol Sci. [Internet]. 2024 Sep. 3 [cited 2024 Oct. 16];12(1):1-6. Available from: https://unichristus.emnuvens.com.br/jhbs/article/view/5390

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Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Health and Biological Sciences

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