Study finds link between economic downturn and suicide
The study was carried out by researchers at UCC.
Researchers at UCC have found links between the rate of suicide and the recession.
The study looked at the impact of economic recession and austerity in Ireland on the rate of suicide and self harm between 2008 and 2012.
It found that the suicide rate among men was higher than that of women during the economic downturn.
The study is being released today in conjunction with a similar study carried out on the US.
When compared, the rate of suicide in Ireland during recessionary times appeared to be higher than in America.
Speaking to RedFM News, Researcher Dr. Paul Corcoran who carried out the study, outlines some of the findings.
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