Table 3

 Regression analysis on the peak-low ratio in suicide seasonality, by cantons/regions

VariableEstimates model 1(standard error)Estimates model 2(standard error)
*p<0.05; **p<0.01; ***p<0.001. Model 1: 19 units; model 2: 17 units (Lucerne and Ticino excluded because of bimodal seasonal patterns).
Interception1.816***1.891***
(0.088)(0.067)
(A) period (0, 1)−0.595**−0.671***
(0.187)(0.145)
(B) % agricultural work force0.191**0.182**
(0.069)(0.052)
(C) % Catholics0.0360.119***
(0.034)(0.029)
(A)×(B)−0.168−0.159*
(0.094)(0.072)
(A)×(C)0.009−0.080
(0.072)(0.064)
R20.5810.785