Drug death and suicide rates
| Authority | Department of Health and Social Care |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2020-03-12 |
| Outcome | Some information sent but not all held |
| Outcome date | 2020-05-28 |
| Case ID | 1228481 |
Summary
The requester asked for annual statistics on suicide, drug deaths, and alcohol-related deaths from 2014 to 2019, plus ICD-10 categorization details. The Department of Health and Social Care provided rolling 3-year rate statistics for the requested causes of death but stated they did not hold the specific ICD-10 scenario information.
Key Facts
- Statistics are reported on a rolling 3-year basis to accurately show trends due to small numbers.
- The authority does not hold the specific information regarding ICD-10 categorization scenarios for mental and behavioural disorders.
- The request was received on 12 March 2020 and the outcome was issued on 28 May 2020.
- Suicide rates increased from 7.8 to 10.7 per 100,000 across the reported rolling periods.
- Alcohol-related deaths had the highest rate among the three categories, ranging from 33.9 to 35.5 per 100,000.
Data Disclosed
- 2014-2016
- 2015-2017
- 2016-2018
- 7.8
- 10.2
- 10.7
- 8.7
- 8.4
- 33.9
- 35.5
- 35.3
- 2020-03-12
- 2020-05-28
- 1228481
Exemptions Cited
- Section 11(3)(a) of the Act (Information not held)
Original Request
Can I have the annual statistics for each year from 2014-2019 inclusive for: a) Suicide rates b) Drug death rates c) Alcohol related deaths I would like it to be broken down annually and to have separate statistics on suicide and drug deaths, not a combined total. Also can you specify all the general scenarios in which a death on the island would be categorised under mental and behavioural disorders according to the ICD-10?
Data Tables (3)
| Year | Rate per 100,000 |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 2015-2017 2016-2018 | 7.8 10.2 10.7 |
| Year | Rate per 100,000 |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 2015-2017 2016-2018 | 8.7 8.7 8.4 |
| Year | Rate per 100,000 |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 2015-2017 2016-2018 | 33.9 35.5 35.3 |
Full Response Text
Chief Executive: Kathryn Magson Freedom of Information Team Crookall House Demesne Road Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3QA
(01624) 642621 dhsc@foi.gov.im Website: www.gov.im/dhsc
Our ref: 1228481 28 May 2020
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 12th March 2020 and which states:
"Can I have the annual statistics for each year from 2014-2019 inclusive for: a) Suicide rates b) Drug death rates c) Alcohol related deaths I would like it to be broken down annually and to have separate statistics on suicide and drug deaths, not a combined total. Also can you specify all the general scenarios in which a death on the island would be categorised under mental and behavioural disorders according to the ICD-10?" Our response: I have detailed below the annual statistics that are held for – Suicide rates, Drug death rates and Alcohol related deaths. Suicide Rate Year Rate per 100,000 2014-2016 7.8 2015-2017 10.2 2016-2018 10.7
Deaths from Drug Misuse Year Rate per 100,000 2014-2016 8.7 2015-2017 8.7 2016-2018 8.4 Alcohol Related Deaths Year Rate per 100,000 2014-2016 33.9 2015-2017 35.5 2016-2018 35.3 Please note all figures are reported on a rolling 3 year rate to more accurately show trends when dealing with small numbers. In relation to the second part of your request: “Also can you specify all the general scenarios in which a death on the island would be categorised under mental and behavioural disorders according to the ICD-10?"
While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, under Section 11(3)(a) of the Act, the Department of Health and Social Care does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find some of the information that you have requested. Please quote the reference number 1228481 in any future communications.
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