Suicide Flashcards
1
Q
Suicide in older people
A
For men, rises with age (after 65)
More c ommon in older men than women
Non-hispanic whites over 85 have very high rate
2
Q
Most common age and race
A
Whites
45-64 or 85 and older
3
Q
Ethnicity most comon
A
Whites
4
Q
Disordes associated with suicite
A
Affective disorders
Substance abuse - in 25% or more of cases, victim is legally intoxicatied
Alcohol involved in 30%
5
Q
Death methods
A
half from fire arms
27% by suffocations
16 by poisoning
6
Q
Med conditions and suicide
A
HIV/AIDS Huntington;s Cancer MS CRF AI
7
Q
Suicidal ideation
A
At least 30% of depressed have this
Suicide gesture - an attempt of low lethality implemented manipulatively…no attempt to die but trying to communcatie with others
Active - have a plan
Passive- no plan
