Suicides and suicide attempts

France has one of the highest suicide rates in Europe. Suicide is preventable, and its prevention must be a priority. Effective prevention measures are available.

Our missions

  • Monitoring suicidal behavior

  • Identify the factors associated with such behaviors, best practices for suicide prevention, and promote their implementation nationwide

  • Promote the prevention of suicidal behavior among individuals at high risk of suicide

  • Informing public authorities and healthcare professionals

Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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Hospitalizations and emergency department visits due to suicide attempts in mainland France based on PMSI-MCO data from 2004 to 2011 and Oscour® data from 2007 to 2011

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Suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, and experiences of violence among the deaf and hard-of-hearing population in France. Results of the Health Barometer for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, 2011–2012