Suicide Flashcards

1
Q

The leading cause of death for physicians under the age of 40

A

Suicide

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2
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Who is more likely to commit suicide, males or females?

A

Males

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3
Q

About 50% of risk for suicide is

A

Heritable

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4
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Have fewer noradrenergic neurons, and increased norepinephrine release locus ceruleus

A

People who commit suicide

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5
Q

Related to impaired glucorticoid feedback inhibition, increased stress response and the effects of increase stress hormone on HPA axis related neural circuitry

A

Childhood Adversity

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