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A Note on Recent Trends in Suicide in Fiji

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 February 2012

Peter M. Forster ,
Selina C. Kuruleca  and
C.R. Auxier
Peter M. Forster*
Affiliation:
University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. [email protected]
Selina C. Kuruleca
Affiliation:
University of the South Pacific, Fiji.
C.R. Auxier
Affiliation:
Capella University, United States of America.
*
*Address for correspondence: Peter Foster, University of Gloucestershire, Francis Close Campus, Cheltenham GL50 4AZ UK.

Abstract

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The incidence of suicides and attempted suicides is one indicator of mental health and life satisfaction within the population. The trends in suicidal behaviour vary with sex and ethnicity within the population, and underscore the impact of culture on people's lives and wellbeing. Although incidence of suicide provides important information, there has been no systematic reporting of data within the country. The only source of national data is the statistics unit of Fiji's police force, who record all deaths that were not caused by disease, along with such data as the sex and ethnicity of the deceased. The police are willing to provide information on suicide to researchers and government bodies, within the constraints of having the staff and other resources needed to provide such information. The present article explores what we know about this important social issue, and investigates some potential ways forward for dealing with it at individual and group levels.

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Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology , Volume 1 , Issue 1 , 01 April 2007 , pp. 1 - 4
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2007