Suicidal Behavior in Morocco

Suicide is a global health crisis and one of the leading causes of death. Recently, its incidence has increased in different countries. Suicide remains a controversial subject in Morocco. The available data may not be representative, especially because many cases of suicide have not been reported. Strikingly, little is known regarding suicide risk in some populations, such as the elderly. However, the prevalence of suicide in Morocco has been steadily increasing over the past decades. In this chapter, we present the results of Moroccan epidemiological studies in different age groups, the factors associated with suicide and suicide attempts, and society’s perception of this scourge.