In the latest 3-year period analysed (2016-2018) the age-adjusted rate of suicide in serving males was 37% lower than in Australian males. Among reserve males it was 47% lower than in Australian males. Between 2007 and 2018 the rate of suicide in ex-serving males who discharged on medical grounds was higher than in Australian males, while among those who discharged voluntarily it was similar.
- Cat. no: PHE 277
Findings from this report:
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In 2016 to 2018 the age‑adjusted rate of suicide in serving males was 37% lower than in Australian males
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In 2016 to 2018 the age‑adjusted rate of suicide in reserve males was 47% lower than in Australian males
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Ex-serving males who discharged from service voluntarily had similar rates of suicide to Australian males
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Ex-serving males who discharged from service on medical grounds had higher rates of suicide than Australian males