Suicide deaths in Brazil: temporal and sociodemographic analysis (2013–2023)

Authors

  • Raiza Brito Cipriano Graduanda, Medicina, Escola Superior de Ciências da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória, EMESCAM, Vitória, ES, Brasil https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8843-4366
  • Mariana Masse Monteiro Graduanda, Medicina, Universidade Vila Velha, UVV, Vila Velha, ES, Brasil https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4424-4655
  • Lucca Tamara Alves Carretta Graduando, Medicina, Escola Superior de Ciências da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória, EMESCAM, Vitória, ES, Brasil https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1942-2363
  • Heloísa Braga de Freitas Graduanda, Medicina, Universidade Vila Velha, UVV, Vila Velha, ES, Brasil https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0285-3058
  • Lara Martins Eller Graduanda, Medicina, Universidade Vila Velha, UVV, Vila Velha, ES, Brasil https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2622-1114
  • Renata Vilela de Almeida Gomes Pós-graduanda, Educação Popular em Saúde, FIOCRUZ, Brasília, DF, Brasil https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6978-9567
  • Wanêssa Lacerda Poton Graduanda, Medicina, Universidade Vila Velha, UVV, Vila Velha, ES, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5849-0653
  • Fernando Rocha Oliveira Pós-Graduando, Mestrado, Políticas Públicas e Desenvolvimento Local, Escola Superior de Ciências da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória, EMESCAM, Vitória, ES, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6776-2072

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25118/2763-9037.2025.v15.1459

Keywords:

suicide, public health, epidemiology, mortality, temporal trends

Abstract

Introduction: Suicide is a serious public health issue, with over 700,000 deaths globally each year. In Brazil, understanding temporal and demographic trends is essential to support effective public policies. Objective: To analyze the temporal trend and epidemiological profile of suicide deaths in Brazil between 2013 and 2023, pandemic’s influence, along with projections through 2028. Method: Ecological study using data from the Mortality Information System (SIM), considering deaths from intentionally self-inflicted injuries (ICD-10: X60-X84). Variables such as state, age group, sex, race, education level, and marital status were evaluated. Time series analysis was performed using Prais-Winsten linear regression in STATA 13. Future projections used the Microsoft Excel 365 forecasting tool. Results: From 2013 to 2023, 144,566 deaths were recorded, mostly among men (79%) and adults aged 20–49 (59%). Mortality rates increased (β=0.253; p<0.05), especially among young adults aged 20–29 (β=0.402; p<0.001). Female mortality grew significantly among 15–19-year-olds (β=0.227; p<0.001). In 2022, the rate peaked at 7.66 per 100,000 inhabitants. An increase to 8.95 is projected by 2028. Conclusion: The rising suicide trend in Brazil highlights the need for public prevention policies targeting vulnerable groups, with regional and interdisciplinary strategies.

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Author Biographies

Raiza Brito Cipriano, Graduanda, Medicina, Escola Superior de Ciências da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória, EMESCAM, Vitória, ES, Brasil

http://lattes.cnpq.br/0566163374292752

Mariana Masse Monteiro, Graduanda, Medicina, Universidade Vila Velha, UVV, Vila Velha, ES, Brasil

http://lattes.cnpq.br/7901837397586478

Lucca Tamara Alves Carretta, Graduando, Medicina, Escola Superior de Ciências da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória, EMESCAM, Vitória, ES, Brasil

http://lattes.cnpq.br/7841409573747097

Heloísa Braga de Freitas, Graduanda, Medicina, Universidade Vila Velha, UVV, Vila Velha, ES, Brasil

http://lattes.cnpq.br/2408721428980416

Lara Martins Eller, Graduanda, Medicina, Universidade Vila Velha, UVV, Vila Velha, ES, Brasil

http://lattes.cnpq.br/8172838249770826

Renata Vilela de Almeida Gomes, Pós-graduanda, Educação Popular em Saúde, FIOCRUZ, Brasília, DF, Brasil

http://lattes.cnpq.br/6614649863474550

Wanêssa Lacerda Poton, Graduanda, Medicina, Universidade Vila Velha, UVV, Vila Velha, ES, Brasil

http://lattes.cnpq.br/1999728449252485

Fernando Rocha Oliveira, Pós-Graduando, Mestrado, Políticas Públicas e Desenvolvimento Local, Escola Superior de Ciências da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória, EMESCAM, Vitória, ES, Brasil

http://lattes.cnpq.br/7680448618450890

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Cipriano RB, Monteiro MM, Carretta LTA, Freitas HB de, Eller LM, Gomes RV de A, et al. Suicide deaths in Brazil: temporal and sociodemographic analysis (2013–2023). Debates em Psiquiatria [Internet]. 2025 May 21 [cited 2025 Sep. 25];15:1-20. Available from: https://revistardp.org.br/revista/article/view/1459

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