Department of the Navy Suicide Incident Report (DONSIR): Summary of 1999 Findings
Abstract
This report presents key findings from the first year (1999) of implementation of the Department of the Navy Suicide Incident Report (DONSIR). The DONSIR represents the first systematic attempt to collect epidemiological and risk factor data on all suicides that occur among active-duty Navy and Marine Corps personnel. This is the first in a planned series of annual reports that summarize DONSIR data. The intent is to provide line and medical personnel with information on suicide trends within Department of the Navy (DON) and to assist leaders in improving local suicide prevention efforts. In 1999, 40 Navy and 26 Marine Corps personnel died by suicide. This report includes all 1999 DONSIRs received by Navy Personnel Command and Headquarters Marine Corps by 31 March 2000. Data were entered into a database created and maintained by the Naval Health Research Center. Findings are summarized according to demographics, military career information, casualty data (including time and place information), medical and psychological status, and major risk factors. The report concludes with information on special issues pertaining to DONSIR and recommendations for further action.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA388632
Entities
People
- David R Jones
- Kevin Kennedy
- Laurel L Hourani
- Susan Hilton
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center