Temporal variation in suicide and homicide

Am J Epidemiol. 1979 May;109(5):517-20. doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a112709.

Abstract

In this study of all of the violent deaths in the US over two years, clear monthly and daily variations were found. Suicide peaked in the Spring and Fall; homicide in July and December. Suicide was more common on Mondays; homicide on Saturdays and Sundays. Homicide was more common on national holidays, while suicide tended to be less common. No lunar variation was found.

PIP: The author analyzes monthly and daily variations in the incidence of suicide and homicide in the United States over a two-year period

MeSH terms

  • Holidays
  • Homicide*
  • Humans
  • Seasons
  • Suicide / epidemiology*
  • Time Factors
  • United States