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Occupation-specific suicide risk in England: 2011–2015
Information type:
Other primary research
Source:
British Journal of Psychiatry
Specialities:
Mental health and illness
Summary
Analysis of national data indicates among males, highest risks were seen in low-skilled occupations; in females, highest risks were in artists and bar staff. There was no evidence of increased risk among occupations previously of concern: male healthcare professionals and farmers
UKMi comment
Researchers recommend that workplace-based interventions should be put in place to mitigate risk.
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