Epidemiological trends and determinants of suicide in Iran with insights into the COVID-19 period, 1980–2021
This study shows that despite an overall decline in suicide rates, certain groups remain at high risk. The predicted increase in suicide rates highlights the need for urgent interventions to address economic and psychological issues, as well as reduce the social stigma associated with mental health. A detailed analysis of data is crucial for developing effective preventive strategies to reduce suicide rates in Iran.
Authors
- Parviz Shahmirzalou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1525-5191)
- Rasoul Raesi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5998-5209)
- Hedyeh Askarpour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0047-1702)
- Kiavash Hushmandi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5682-5392)
- Salman Daneshi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9199-0382)
- Mahdieh Ardaneh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2259-1705)
- Yousef Ramazani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6812-6628)
Institutions
- Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- University of Jiroft (IR)
- Imam Khomeini Hospital (IR)
- Torbat Heydarieh University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Islamic Azad University, Khoy Branch (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Population Health Metrics
- Published
- 2025-09-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12963-025-00416-7
- Primary Topic
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Jiroft