Retrospective Analysis of Suicide Cases Among Military Between 2002-2011 That Resulted in Death.

Abstract

Introduction

In this research both mental conditions before the death and 5 most frequent cases of suicide that resulted in death for the last 10 years are studied.

Materials and Methods

Current research, which is based on reports of forensic medical expertise and pathological anatomy center of Armed Forces, shows that among all suicide cases registered between 2002-2011 – 18 types are described in ICD-10; 5 types are studied.

Results

Statistical analysis of suicide cases resulted in death for 10 years is dramatically high. Among military personnel X72-X74 are the first with 75%. Overall, 77,3% of all suicides are soldiers (officers 61,1%). All commited suicide cases registered among those who are frequently in the battle position and guard service. During the investigation, it is determined that 87,2% are those who committed suicide shooting to body's skull, 11,6% to chest and 1,2% to various areas of body. X70 – are second suicide attempts through self-hanging with 20,5%. All suicide cases among the soldiers – 19,5% (officers–22,2%). Other suicide cases are X60-X61, X63-X64, X68-X69–3,0%, X78–2% and X84–1%. During the retrospective analysis, it is determined that depressive violations before suicide was 73,4%, affective violations was 9,7% and 17,9% were other kinds of violations.

Conclusion

Every fourth suicide committed with a weapon; each third — during the daily duty or guard. The responsiveness to the state of mind of orderlies and guards – indispensable conditions to prevent suicide. It's necessary to establish regular service monitoring for every soldier, to hamper the distribution of daily duty to take its course.