2008-2009 Recession: Alcohol Use Contributed to Suicide Among Men
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 10:41
in Psychology & Sociology
Prior research has shown a link between the impact of contracting economies, especially as reflected by the unemployment rate, and suicide mortality risk. This study assesses changes in the rate of heavy alcohol use among suicide decedents, for both genders, during the 2008-2009 economic crisis.