The problem of suicidal behavior and alcohol dependence syndrome in the Arctic zone of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
https://doi.org/10.25789/YMJ.2024.85.19
Abstract
An analysis of data on suicides in the Arctic zone of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) from 2000 to 2021 is presented, as well as their relation- ship with the prevalence of alcoholism and mental disorders. Official data show that during this period, 8,160 people, mostly men of working age, committed suicide in Yakutia. The overall suicide rate in the region has decreased, but is still significantly higher than the Russian average. Alcohol abuse is considered a leading cause of suicide, especially among indigenous people. There is a direct correlation between the prevalence of alco- hol dependence and suicide, as well as the incidence of alcoholism and mental disorders. However, the connection between these indicators and mortality from suicide in the Arctic zone has not been established. The problem is caused, among other things, by insufficient diagnosis of mental and addictive disorders due to a shortage of qualified doctors in the region. The authors of the article come to the conclusion that it is necessary to strengthen the prevention of alcoholism and suicidal behavior, as well as improve the quality and availability of psychiatric care in the Arctic zone.
Supporting agencies: The work was carried out within the framework of the state contract No. 7161 for the research work «Efficiency of the health care system of the Arctic zone of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) in the context of innovative development: analysis and forecast. Stage 1».
About the Authors
M. P. Dutkin
Medical Institute of the Federal State Educational Institution of Higher Education named after M.K. Ammosov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Maxim Petrovich DUTKIN – Сandidate of Philosophical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Neurology and Psychiatry
S. S. Sleptsov
Yakutsk Scientific Center for Complex Medical Problems
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
SLEPTSOV
Spiridon Spiridonovich – Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor, Senior Researcher at the Laboratory of Clinical, Population and Medical and Social Research
S. S. Sleptsova
Medical Institute of the Federal State Educational Institution of Higher Education named after M.K. Ammosov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
SLEPTSOVA Snezhana Spiridonovna – Doctor of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases, Phthisiology and Dermatovenerology
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Dutkin M.P., Sleptsov S.S., Sleptsova S.S. The problem of suicidal behavior and alcohol dependence syndrome in the Arctic zone of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Yakut Medical Journal. 2024;(1):74-77. https://doi.org/10.25789/YMJ.2024.85.19
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