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Suicide among the elderly in Israel.

S A Sharlin1, A Lowenstein

  • 1Center for Research and Study of the Family, School of Social Work, University of Haifa, Mount Carmel, Israel.

Death Studies
|June 6, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Suicide attempts and completions among Israel's elderly (65+) have increased recently. However, elderly suicide rates in Israel remain lower than in many Western nations.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Elderly suicide rates are a growing concern globally.
  • Understanding trends in Israel provides insights into aging populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze changes in suicide attempts and completions among Israelis aged 65+.
  • To compare Israeli elderly suicide rates with those in Western countries.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of suicide data from the Israeli Ministry of Health and Central Bureau of Statistics.
  • Examination of data spanning multiple decades (1962-1971, 1977-1986, and earlier).

Main Results:

  • A rise in both attempted and completed suicides among the elderly in Israel was observed in the last decade.
  • Despite the increase, Israeli elderly suicide rates are still lower compared to selected European and Western countries.

Conclusions:

  • Findings suggest a need for further research into elderly suicide, considering factors like family care, religious traditions, and social policy.
  • The increasing trend necessitates urgent attention to understand and address suicide among the aging population.

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