Aspects épidémiologiques du suicide à Dakar

Soumah, M.M.; Eboué, Brice Angwé; Ndiaye, Mor; Sow, M. L.

doi:10.11604/pamj.2013.15.10.2221

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“…Several countries have data available from multiple publications including five for South Africa (mean annual estimates range from 10.9 to 32.5 per 100,000 population) [ 22 , 25 - 28 ] and two for Egypt (mean annual estimates 0.7 and 2.2 per 100,000 population) [ 13 , 29 ], Senegal (mean annual estimates 0.7 and 3.7 per 100,000 population) [ 16 , 30 ], Uganda (mean annual estimates 1.0 and 15.8 per 100,000 population) [ 23 , 31 ] and the United Republic of Tanzania (mean annual estimates 2.3 and 3.2 per 100,000 population) [ 24 , 32 ]. In addition, South Africa and Egypt have WHO mortality data available [ 8 ], and for both countries WHO rates are considerably lower than in the publication (South Africa 0.9 vs. 17.2 per 100,000 [ 22 ]; Egypt 0.1 vs. 0.7 [ 13 ]).…”

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“… a average rate, range of annual rates 0.9-6.5 per 100,000; b average rate, range of annual rates 0.6-0.8 per 100 000; c average rate, range of annual rates 0.2-0.4 per 100,000; d average rate, range of annual rates 3.3-11.7 per 100,000.WHO: World Health Organization; data is presented for the most recent year available.WHO mortality stratum D: high child mortality and high adult mortality; WHO mortality stratum E: high child mortality and very high adult mortality.Five countries have additional publications available: South Africa [25-28], KwaZulu-Natal province, Transkei region, Pretoria and Bloemfontein city estimates range from 10.9 to 32.5 (average rate) per 100,000; Egypt [29], Port Said city average rate 2.2 per 100,000; Senegal [30], Dakar region 0.7 per 100,000; Uganda [31], Northern Uganda average rate 15.8 per 100,000; United Republic of Tanzania [32], Dar es Salaam 3.2 per 100,000.South Africa and Egypt also have data available from mortality statistics they report to WHO [8]. …”

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“…South Africa and Egypt also have data available from mortality statistics they report to WHO [ 8 ]. Population estimated for the Dakar region, Senegal [ 30 ]. Source: National Agency of Statistics and Demography, Government of Senegal [ 9 ].…”

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“…Five countries have additional publications available: South Africa [ 25 - 28 ], KwaZulu-Natal province, Transkei region, Pretoria and Bloemfontein city estimates range from 10.9 to 32.5 (average rate) per 100,000; Egypt [ 29 ], Port Said city average rate 2.2 per 100,000; Senegal [ 30 ], Dakar region 0.7 per 100,000; Uganda [ 31 ], Northern Uganda average rate 15.8 per 100,000; United Republic of Tanzania [ 32 ], Dar es Salaam 3.2 per 100,000.…”

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“…Population estimated for the Dakar region, Senegal [ 30 ]. Source: National Agency of Statistics and Demography, Government of Senegal [ 9 ].…”

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Suicidal behaviour across the African continent: a review of the literature

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BackgroundSuicide is a major cause of premature mortality worldwide, but data on its epidemiology in Africa, the world’s second most populous continent, are limited.MethodsWe systematically reviewed published literature on suicidal behaviour in African countries. We searched PubMed, Web of Knowledge, PsycINFO, African Index Medicus, Eastern Mediterranean Index Medicus and African Journals OnLine and carried out citation searches of key articles. We crudely estimated the incidence of suicide and suicide attempts in Africa based on country-specific data and compared these with published estimates. We also describe common features of suicide and suicide attempts across the studies, including information related to age, sex, methods used and risk factors.ResultsRegional or national suicide incidence data were available for less than one third (16/53) of African countries containing approximately 60% of Africa’s population; suicide attempt data were available for <20% of countries (7/53). Crude estimates suggest there are over 34,000 (inter-quartile range 13,141 to 63,757) suicides per year in Africa, with an overall incidence rate of 3.2 per 100,000 population. The recent Global Burden of Disease (GBD) estimate of 49,558 deaths is somewhat higher, but falls within the inter-quartile range of our estimate. Suicide rates in men are typically at least three times higher than in women. The most frequently used methods of suicide are hanging and pesticide poisoning. Reported risk factors are similar for suicide and suicide attempts and include interpersonal difficulties, mental and physical health problems, socioeconomic problems and drug and alcohol use/abuse. Qualitative studies are needed to identify additional culturally relevant risk factors and to understand how risk factors may be connected to suicidal behaviour in different socio-cultural contexts.ConclusionsOur estimate is somewhat lower than GBD, but still clearly indicates suicidal behaviour is an important public health problem in Africa. More regional studies, in both urban and rural areas, are needed to more accurately estimate the burden of suicidal behaviour across the continent. Qualitative studies are required in addition to quantitative studies.

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