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Veisani Y, Mohamadian F. Assessing Suicide-Related Mortality and Disability: A Population-Based Analysis of DALY and YLL in Ilam. Journal of Health Sciences Perspective 2025; 1 (3) :62-68
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Department of Psychology, Psychosocial Injuries Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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Introduction: Suicide remains a serious public health concern, contributing significantly to premature death and long-term disability. This study examines the suicide burden in Ilam Province, Iran, from 2010 to 2019 by calculating Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY) and Years of Life Lost (YLL) to better understand its impact on the population.
Materials & Methods: We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional analysis using data from official health records and forensic reports. Suicide mortality rates were calculated separately for men and women and standardized using the WHO World Standard Population in 2000. To ensure statistical reliability, we used Poisson regression models to generate 95% confidence intervals (CIs).
Results: The highest suicide rates were recorded in 2010, with 45.0 per 100,000 among female (95% CI: 37.4–53.4) and 25.7 per 100,000 among male (95% CI: 20.3–32.4). YLL also peaked that year 2010, reaching 1,757.1 per 100,000 for men and 561.3 per 100,000 for women. By 2019, the burden had decreased, with standardized YLLs of 420.4 per 100,000 for men (95% CI: 397–445) and 235.1 for women (95% CI: 220–252). While suicide rates were higher among female, men accounted for a greater share of YLL and DALYs highlighting the higher lethality of suicide attempts in male.
Conclusion: The findings underscore notable gender differences in suicide burden, with distinct implications for public health planning. Targeted prevention strategies are urgently needed, particularly those that address the higher fatality rates in men. Future efforts should include expanded suicide surveillance, a closer examination of socioeconomic risk factors, and the integration of longitudinal mental health assessments to support more effective, evidence-based interventions in Ilam Province.
Materials & Methods: We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional analysis using data from official health records and forensic reports. Suicide mortality rates were calculated separately for men and women and standardized using the WHO World Standard Population in 2000. To ensure statistical reliability, we used Poisson regression models to generate 95% confidence intervals (CIs).
Results: The highest suicide rates were recorded in 2010, with 45.0 per 100,000 among female (95% CI: 37.4–53.4) and 25.7 per 100,000 among male (95% CI: 20.3–32.4). YLL also peaked that year 2010, reaching 1,757.1 per 100,000 for men and 561.3 per 100,000 for women. By 2019, the burden had decreased, with standardized YLLs of 420.4 per 100,000 for men (95% CI: 397–445) and 235.1 for women (95% CI: 220–252). While suicide rates were higher among female, men accounted for a greater share of YLL and DALYs highlighting the higher lethality of suicide attempts in male.
Conclusion: The findings underscore notable gender differences in suicide burden, with distinct implications for public health planning. Targeted prevention strategies are urgently needed, particularly those that address the higher fatality rates in men. Future efforts should include expanded suicide surveillance, a closer examination of socioeconomic risk factors, and the integration of longitudinal mental health assessments to support more effective, evidence-based interventions in Ilam Province.
Keywords: Suicide burden, Disability-Adjusted Life Years, Years of Life Lost, epidemiology, public health intervention
Type of Study: Research |
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Public Health
Received: 2025/04/12 | Accepted: 2025/06/10 | Published: 2025/06/28
Received: 2025/04/12 | Accepted: 2025/06/10 | Published: 2025/06/28
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