This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Bristol statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Bristol statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Bristol-specific metadata information.
| Indicator available |
Suicide mortality rate |
|---|---|
| Indicator description |
Age-standardised suicide rates for local authorities, rolling three year aggregates, deaths registered 2002 to 2019 |
| Geographical coverage | |
| Unit of measurement |
Rate per 100,000 population |
| Definitions |
Data on suicide concern all deaths that were assigned underlying cause of intentional self-harm (for those aged 10 years and above). We also include deaths caused by injury or poisoning of undetermined intent (for those aged 15 years and above), based on the assumption that the majority of these deaths will be suicide. This is referred to as the National Statistics definition of suicide. ICD-10-CM codes for non-fatal suicide attempts and intentional self-harm include - X71-X83 |
| Calculations |
No calculations |
| Other information |
Figures are for deaths registered, rather than deaths occurring in each calendar year. Due to the length of time it takes to complete a coroner’s inquest, it can take months or even years for a suicide to be registered. Figures are for a 3 year rolling period and the dates given are for the middle year. For Example the period of 2002-2004 will be reported as 2003 |
| Data last updated | 2020-12-09: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
| Metadata last updated | 2020-12-16: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |