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Ageism in suicide rates: any difference between Anglo-Saxon and Latin countries?
Diego De Leo1,2,3, Mujde Altin4,5, Lorenza Entilli6,7
1Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia. d.deleo@griffith.edu.au.
Aging Clinical and Experimental Research
|January 19, 2026
Summary
Ageism may not fully explain higher suicide rates in older adults in some Western countries. However, combating ageism can reduce psychological suffering and aid suicide prevention efforts.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Previous research links ageism, mental health, and suicide.
- This study investigates ageism's impact on older adults in Western nations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the influence of ageism on older adults' mental health and suicide rates across Western countries.
- To explore cultural variations in ageism and its societal recognition.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on ageism manifestation and recognition globally.
- Analysis of initiatives addressing ageism and mental health support for seniors.
Main Results:
- Latin-origin countries show less social support and economic security for older adults compared to Anglo-Saxon nations.
- Anglo-Saxon countries offer more community services and robust social assistance, mitigating financial stress.
- Public campaigns and accessible services in some Western nations help reduce mental health stigma.
Conclusions:
- Ageism alone does not fully account for higher suicide rates in older adults in countries like Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
- Ageism contributes to invisibility and exclusion, fostering psychological distress.
- Intervening against ageism is an ethical imperative and a suicide prevention strategy.
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