November 28, 2025International HealthOpen Access

Sex-disaggregated age-standardized crude suicide rates in Sierra Leone, 2000–2019

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Suicide rates increased from 5.7 to 6.7 per 100,000 population in Sierra Leone over the study period.
Significant sex-based disparities remained, with males showing higher suicide rates than females.
Inequality measures indicated a narrowing absolute difference in rates, but a rising male-to-female ratio of suicide rates.
Strengthening mental health services is recommended to address these disparities effectively.

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Analysis shows increased suicide rates and sex-based disparities in Sierra Leone, suggesting a need for enhancing mental health services.

Sesay et al. (2025) studied this question.

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