Estimates of Suicide Trends Among Males in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) From Year 2000 to 2019 Using WHO GHE Data

作者：Ching Sin Siau, Agnes Shu Sze Chong, Muhamad Nur Fariduddin, Roy Rillera Marzo, Samihah Aslamiah, Lei Hum Wee, Asteria Devy Kumalasari, Van Thi Hai Hoang, Ian Griffin Prawiromaruto, Mila Nu Nu Htay, Priyoth Kittiteerasack, Caryn Mei Hsien Chan · 发表于：Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1177/10105395251318912 · 被引用次数：1 · 研究领域：Employment and Welfare Studies、Suicide and Self-Harm Studies、Health disparities and outcomes

This study aimed to analyze the estimated suicide trends among males in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries from year 2000 to 2019 and their relationship with unemployment rates. Age-standardized suicide rate and unemployment data of 10 ASEAN countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) were analyzed using Joinpoint regression. Results showed that ASEAN countries (except the Philippines and Myanmar) recorded an increase or a plateau in the decline of age-standardized suicide rates in males during the second half of the 2010s. This was in contrast with global trends for males, which has been steadily decreasing. Unemployment was significantly associated with suicide rates. Our study found generally increasing or plateauing suicide trends in ASEAN countries between years 2013 and 2017. However, limitations in data quality highlight the importance of improved suicide surveillance to effectively support prevention efforts.