Review of statistical data on the situation with suicides among the child population of the Republic of Kazakhstan in a comparative aspect

Suicide is a critical public health issue with far-reaching societal impacts. It causes profound emotional distress for families, significant economic losses from reduced productivity, and escalating healthcare costs. Despite its gravity, suicide remains inadequately addressed in many regions, with key metrics, such as years of lost working life (YLL), often uncalculated.

Objective of the research. To study the prevalence rate of suicides and suicide attempts among minors according to statistical reports available for the research.

Methods and materials: The object of the research is the child population of the Republic of Kazakhstan (age: up to 18 years) exposed to suicidal behavior (suicides and suicide attempts). Data for research: statistical data of the Official website of the Committee on Legal Statistics and Special Records of the General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan «Information on criminal offenses, perpetrators, on the work of criminal prosecution authorities and committed suicides» over the periods from 2017-2024 were used.

Results: Analysis of available statistical data has shown the need to create an integrated database with indicators that maximally reflect the complex of biopsychosocial problems of auto-aggressive destructive behavior among minors. It is necessary to develop and implement an integrated database that reflects all aspects of suicidal ideation in the child population with mental disorders and illnesses.

Discussion.Development and implementation of an integrated database will make it possible to plan the training of specialists in child psychiatry and child medical psychology.

Conclusion.Use of developed algorithms and models based on machine learning can be used to create tools that allow specialists working in the field of children's mental health to conduct more accurate and rapid diagnosis of suicidal tendencies in children, effectively develop algorithms for prevention programs and interventions that take into account individual and regional peculiarities.

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