Key Points

All indicators related to suicidal behavior in Corsica were at levels lower than or close to the national average in 2024.

Suicidal thoughts and reported suicide attempts (from the 2024 Public Health France Barometer – ages 18–79)

• The prevalence of suicidal thoughts in the past 12 months among 18- to 79-year-olds, reported suicide attempts in the past lifetime, and reported suicide attempts in the past 12 months in Corsica were slightly lower than the national average, but not significantly so.

Emergency department visits for self-harm (from the OSCOUR® network 2024 – all ages)

• The proportion of emergency department visits for self-harm was slightly lower in Corsica than at the national level.

• The main groups affected were girls aged 11–17 and women aged 18–24, with rates close to and lower than those observed nationally, respectively.

• Approximately two-thirds of emergency department visits were followed by hospitalization.

Hospitalizations for self-harm (from the SNDS PMSI-MCO 2024 – all ages)

• The hospitalization rate for self-harm was significantly lower in Corsica than the national rate. The overall increase noted in 2024 is due to improved coding rather than a worsening of the situation.

• As with emergency room visits, the groups most affected were girls aged 11–17 and women aged 18–24, though at lower rates than those observed nationally.

Deaths by suicide (data from the SNDS CépiDc 2023 – all ages)

• The suicide death rate in Corsica was slightly lower in 2023 than the national rate and has remained generally stable for several years.

• Unlike emergency room visits and hospitalizations, the primary group affected was men aged 45 and older, but the rates were lower than those observed nationally.