Perfil clínico e epidemiológico de mortalidade por suicídio entre adolescentes, no estado de Mato Grosso do Sul.

Abstract

The mortality of teenagers is a public health concern, with traffic accidents and violence being the main causes of death. The occurrence of significant suicide among teenagers has increased and is a serious public health problem. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiological characteristics and trends of suicide cases in a state in the Brazilian Midwest region from 2010 to 2020. It is a quantitative study, using secondary data from the Ministry of Health's database. The results showed a high number of suicides, especially among male adolescents, the indigenous population, and the age group of 15 to 19 years, with a trend of increasing suicide mortality rates. Emphasizing preventive strategies is crucial, developing actions to promote mental health and suicide risk management. In this context, nurses play a crucial role in integrating mental health services for teenagers, ensuring continuous care and access to necessary resources, acting proactively in prevention, early identification, and intervention, using epidemiological data for the implementation of more effective strategies.