The predominance of male suicide ra

The predominance of male suicide rates has been verified in
most of the world, especially in western countries (WHO/SUPRE,
2013; London et al., 2005) and is consistent with previous Brazilian
publications (Brasil, 2008; Meyer et al., 2010; Faria et al., 2006).
Considering the predominance of male workers in high-risk
agricultural activities (such as operating machines and applying
pesticides) this result may reflect the association between
pesticide exposure and suicide rates, as well as the relationship
between high intensity work and suicide. Gender differences,
related to how to deal with work-related problems or economic
failures, may also have contributed to this result.