Suicide among the elderly: levels and trends.
Am J Orthopsychiatry
; 55(2): 288-293, 1985 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-3873178
ABSTRACT
Despite the publicity attending increased rates of suicide for the young, U.S. suicide rates continue to be highest in old age. Suicide thus represents a major mental health problem for a still-neglected age group. National levels and trends of suicide among the aged are presented by sex and race for 1933-1978. Explanations of these trends are considered, and information is provided on recognition and prevention of geriatric suicide.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Suicide
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Orthopsychiatry
Year:
1985
Document type:
Article