Suicide mortality rates in farm‐related occupations and the agriculture industry in the United States

RUHRC Authors: Arif, A | Borders, T
Publication Date: 09/05/2021
Full Publication: Suicide mortality rates in farm‐related occupations and the agriculture industry in the United States

Objective

This article examines the correlation between employment in the agricultural sector and suicide mortality.  It also measures variation in suicide mortality across rural and urban areas.  This article uses data from the Mortality‐Linked National Health Interview Survey, 1986–2014.

Suggested Citation

Arif AA, Adeyemi O, Laditka SB, Laditka JN, Borders T. Suicide mortality rates in farm‐related occupations and the agriculture industry in the United States. Am J Ind Med. 2021;1‐9. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.23287