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[Suicide and attempted suicide among the elderly].

O Ekeberg1, I Aargaard

  • 1Medisinsk avdeling Ullevål sykehus, Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|February 20, 1991
PubMed
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Norway

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Suicide rates in Norway have risen significantly, particularly among the elderly.
  • Previous focus has been on younger demographics, overlooking increasing elderly suicide rates.
  • Elderly self-poisoning admissions have doubled in recent years.

Purpose:

  • To analyze trends in suicide and self-poisoning rates among the elderly in Norway.
  • To identify contributing factors to increased suicidal behavior in older adults.
  • To project future trends in elderly suicide rates.

Summary:

  • Suicide rates for Norwegian males over 70 increased by 51%, and for females by 68% between 1965-1987.
  • Elderly self-poisoning admissions show a marked increase, with higher suicidal intent compared to younger individuals.
  • Loneliness and isolation are primary factors, with benzodiazepines being the common agent.

Impact:

  • Elderly suicide rates in Norway are projected to continue rising, especially in urban areas.
  • Highlights the critical need for targeted mental health interventions for the aging population.
  • Underscores the impact of social isolation on elderly mental health and suicide risk.

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