Title: Suicide in Greenland - Wikipedia
Headings: Suicide in Greenland
Suicide in Greenland
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History
Incidence and variance
Reasons
Common methods
Suicide prevention
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Content: The study noted a significant variation of the suicide rate in relation to the season, characterized by peaks in June and troughs in the winter. The clustering of suicides in summer months was most pronounced in areas north of the Arctic Circle. Regional variations were also observed with suicide rates in northern parts of west Greenland being higher than in southern parts. Suicide rates are higher for men than women. Among those who die by suicide, the greater part are young men between the ages of 15 and 24. Unlike in other Western countries, the suicide rate in Greenland decreases with age. Reasons
Several reasons are blamed for Greenland's high rate of suicide, including alcoholism, depression, poverty, conflict-ridden relationship with spouse, dysfunctional parental homes, etc. According to a report published in 2009, the suicide rate in Greenland increases during the summer. Researchers have blamed insomnia caused by incessant daylight. Culture clash between the traditional Inuit culture and modern Western culture is also assumed to be a contributing factor.