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[Suicide in the Elderly].

Juliana María Velásquez Suarez1

  • 1Psiquiatra de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Fellow de Psiquiatría de Enlace de la Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Psiquiatría, de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia.

Revista Colombiana De Psiquiatria
|November 18, 2015
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Elderly suicide is a global concern. While research on suicide is extensive, more studies are needed specifically on older adults, particularly in Colombia, to understand this public health issue.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Suicide presents a significant global public health challenge.
  • It exhibits diverse trends and risk factors across the lifespan.
  • The elderly population faces unique challenges related to suicide.

Purpose:

  • To conduct a literature review on suicide in the elderly.
  • To assess the global status of elderly suicide.
  • To specifically examine elderly suicide trends in Colombia.

Summary:

  • A comprehensive review of existing literature on suicide was performed.
  • While abundant research exists on general suicide, including in Colombia, specific data on the elderly is limited.
  • There is a clear need for increased research and publications focusing on suicide among older adults.
Keywords:
AncianoElderlyIntento de suicidioSuicideSuicide attemptSuicidio

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Impact:

  • Highlights a critical gap in research concerning elderly suicide.
  • Underscores the need for targeted studies to inform prevention strategies for older adults.
  • Provides a foundation for future research and public health interventions in Colombia and globally.