Mortalidade por lesões auto provacadas em adolescente e jovens nas cinco regiões brasileiras: um recorte do período de 2011 a 2021.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: This descriptive, cross-sectional study uses a quantitative approach to analyze the growing vulnerability of Brazilian adolescents and young people to the impact of rising suicide rates. The research, covering the period from 2011 to 2021, highlights the worrying incidence of this phenomenon in all regions of Brazil. The systematic analysis, based on comparative data, offers valuable insights into the evolution over time of suicide rates and manifestations of suicidal ideation among young people and adolescents. Using secondary data from DATASUS, the study adopts specific criteria, such as detailed diagnosis (ICD-10 Intentional self-harm), sex (female and male) and age group (10 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years and 20 to 29 years), for the period 2011 to 2021. This quantitative approach, combined with descriptive statistics, provides a comprehensive view of mortality from self-inflicted injuries, contributing to a deeper understanding of this serious public health problem.