Association of a 1 percentage point higher unemployment rate with suicide risk, per 100 000 population, by sex, 2003–2012
| Age group | Male unemployment | 95% CI | Female unemployment | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–19 | −0.004 | −0.03 to 0.02 | 0.02* | 0.004 to 0.04 |
| 20–59 | 0.19*** | 0.11 to 0.26 | 0.04 | −0.008 to 0.08 |
| 60+ | 0.14 | −0.02 to 0.30 | 0.04* | 0.0007 to 0.08 |
*p<0.05; ***p<0.001.