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Objectives: This study aims to compare the changes in the degree of suicidal behaviors in solitary-dwelling young adults (age range = 20 to 39) in the last decade and identify predictors of suicidal behaviors. Methods: We measured both wave 5 (2010-2012) and wave 8 (2019-2021) in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (N=697), using the chi-square test, and complex sample multinomial and multiple logistic regression analysis. Results: Prevalence of suicidal thoughts and attempts declined by 12.2% and 1.4% respectively. Unhealthy behaviors such as smoking and inactivity were associated with suicidal behaviors. In addition, age, unemployment, depression, and psychological counseling were related to a higher risk of suicidal behaviors. Conclusions: The results demonstrate that young adults' suicidal behavior predictors differed over the period. Therefore, it is necessary to develop suicide prevention interventions for this population based on different sub-demographic factors, physical and mental factors, and their existing health behaviors. Age and gender should be considered in both health and social welfare policies. Further prospective cohort study research is needed to compare data over a longer period.
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