A report has recently come out called Suicide and occupation in New Zealand, 2001-2005. It's published by the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, 14, 45-50.
It's published by Gallagher,L.M., Kliem, C.,Beautrais, A.L., Stallones,L. (2008)
You can access the full text online for free (although you have to register first, but that's free as well).
A total of 2,024 suicide deaths were reviewed. Being non-waged was seen as being a risk factor for suicide and those working in farming, fisheries, forestry and the trades had higher suicide rates. The article discusses the reasons including the depressive effect of chronic pesticide exposure and toxic chemicals amongst farmers and tradespeople.
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