1. Making the Best of Economic Uncertainties Michael R. Rosmann, Ph.D. North Dakota State University Agriculture Extension and Research Fall Conference Friday, October 16, 2009 Holiday Inn Fargo, ND
2. 1210 7 th Street, Suite C Harlan, Iowa 51537 Telephone: 712-235-6100 Fax: 712-235-6105 Email: [email_address] Web site: www.agriwellness.org Building hope and health in the rural agricultural community Produced by Michael R. Rosmann, Ph.D., Oct., 2009
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20. Age-Adjusted U.S. Suicide Rates by Urban-Rural, 1970 – 1997 Source: Singh, G. K., & Siahpush, M. (2002). The increasing rural-urban gradients in U.S. suicide mortality, 1970 – 1997. American Journal of Public Health , 92 (7), 1161-1167. Produced by Michael R. Rosmann, Ph.D., Oct., 2009
21. Comparison of Suicide by Farmers vs. Non-Farmers* Source: Gunderson, P., Donner, B., Nashold, R., Salkowicz, L., Sperry, S., & Wittman, B. (1993). The epidemiology of suicide among farm residents or workers in five north-central states, 1980 - 1988. American Journal of Preventive Medicine , 9 , 26-32. Produced by Michael R. Rosmann, Ph.D., Oct., 2009 Farmers Non-Farmers Rate is twice the national average. Rate is slightly below average. Likely to occur in spring and fall. More likely to occur in summer. More likely to occur on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. More likely to occur on Friday and Saturday. More likely to occur between 6:00 and 11:59 a.m. More likely to occur in late p.m., early a.m. Firearms are main method. Greater variety of methods. Few attempts precede suicide. Many attempts precede suicide.
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25. Behavioral Health Conditions of 122 Farm Residents Experiencing Economic Stress Primary Behavioral Health Condition Percent Marital and Partner Relationship Difficulties 21 Parent-child Relational Problem 10 Other Family Issues 9 Adjustment Disorders of all Types 24 Depressive Illnesses 18 Anxiety Disorders 11 Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders 2 Substance Abuse* 5 *Substance abuse occurred as a secondary condition in 40% of the primary conditions. Source: Rosmann, M. R. (1987). The rural revolution of the 1980’s: Where are we – where are we going? National Association of Counties Knowledge Transfer Workshop, Des Moines, IA. 40 Produced by Michael R. Rosmann, Ph.D., Oct., 2009