Suicide among the elderly: Levels and trends.
- 1 April 1985
- journal article
- Published by American Psychological Association (APA) in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 55 (2) , 288-293
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-0025.1985.tb03443.x
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.Keywords
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