Table 2.
Methods of suicide by occupation group (n = 877).
| Occupation Group | Hanging | Firearms | Pesticide Poisoning | Poisoning by other Means | Unspecified or Other Means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | 8 (1.6) | 12 (10.4) | 0 (0) | 8 (4.8) | 2 (3.8) |
| Professionals | 32 (6.2) | 10 (8.7) | 1 (3.9) | 15 (8.9) | 6 (11.3) |
| Technicians | 14 (2.7) | 1 (0.8) | 0 (0) | 7 (4.2) | 2 (3.8) |
| Clerks | 15 (2.9) | 7 (6.1) | 1 (3.9) | 8 (4.8) | 3 (5.7) |
| Service workers and armed forces | 65 (12.6) | 40 (34.8) | 2 (7.7) | 24 (14.4) | 4 (7.5) |
| Skilled agricultural workers | 53 (10.3) | 16 (13.9) | 7 (26.9) | 11 (6.6) | 3 (5.7) |
| Craft and trade workers | 51 (9.9) | 8 (6.9) | 2 (7.7) | 23 (13.7) | 10 (18.9) |
| Plant and machine operators | 64 (12.5) | 11 (9.6) | 3 (11.5) | 17 (10.2) | 2 (3.8) |
| Elementary occupation | 212 (41.3) | 10 (8.7) | 10 (38.5) | 54 (32.3) | 23 (43.4) |