Determinants of suicides in Denmark: Evidence from time series data
This research examines empirically the determinants of suicides in Denmark over the period 1970-2006. To our knowledge, there exist no previous study that estimates a dynamic econometric model of suicides on the basis of time series data and cointegration framework at disaggregate level. Our results indicate that suicide is associated with a range of socio-economic factors but the strength of the association can differ by gender. In particular, we find that a rise in real per capita income and fertility rate decreases suicides for males and females. Divorce is positively associated with suicides and this effect seems to be stronger for men. A fall in unemployment rates seems to lower significantly suicides in males and females. Policy implications of suicides are discussed with some appropriate recommendations.
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2010
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Authors: | Andrés, Antonio R. ; Halicioglu, Ferda |
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Health Policy. - Elsevier, ISSN 0168-8510. - Vol. 98.2010, 2-3, p. 263-269
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Elsevier |
Subject: | Suicide Denmark Time-series Cointegration |
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