Numbers of deaths by suicide on the Isle of Man.
Authority [[department-of-health-and-social-care
Date received 2019-03-01
Outcome All information sent
Outcome date 2019-03-06
Topic [[social-care-welfare

Summary

The requester asked for suicide death statistics for the Isle of Man from 2014 to 2018, and the Department of Health and Social Care provided confirmed figures for 2014-2016 while noting that data for 2017 and 2018 was incomplete at the time of response.

Key Facts

  • The request was received on 1 March 2019 and responded to on 6 March 2019.
  • Confirmed suicide deaths were 8 in 2014, 7 in 2015, and 8 in 2016.
  • The figure for 2017 was listed as 2 but noted as unconfirmed due to registration delays.
  • Data for 2018 was not available as the analysis of registered deaths was incomplete.
  • The authority suggested contacting the General Registry or Coroner of Inquests for further information.

Data Disclosed

  • 2014: 8 deaths
  • 2015: 7 deaths
  • 2016: 8 deaths
  • 2017: 2 deaths (unconfirmed)
  • 2018: N/A
  • Case reference: 745767
  • Date received: 2019-03-01
  • Date responded: 2019-03-06

Original Request

Please provide numbers of death by suicide on the Isle of Man from when records began until 2018.

Clarification:

Can you confirm if you are asking about deaths for the whole of the Isle of Man or the DHSC?

I would like the figures for the whole of the Isle of Man. The figures in recent years will be fine from 2014- 2018. If you are unable to provide the figures could you please advise me where or which department I will be able to obtain the figures from?