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[Suicide among alcoholics]

P Lilleng1, I Morild

  • 1Gades Institutt, Universitetet i Bergen.

Nordisk Medicin
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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This study examined 377 alcoholic deaths between 1987-1991, finding 70 suicides. Male alcoholics were most affected, with intoxication being a frequent cause of death.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Medicine
  • Toxicology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Examined 377 deaths among alcoholics from 1987-1991 at The University of Bergen.
  • Focused on identifying the modes of death, particularly suicide, within this population.
  • Investigated demographic factors and causes of death in alcoholic individuals.

Observation:

  • Suicide was identified as the mode of death in 70 out of 377 cases.
  • Male alcoholics comprised the majority of the study group.
  • Suicide rates were lower in very young and elderly individuals.
  • Intoxication was the most common cause of death overall.

Findings:

  • Male alcoholics showed a notable prevalence in suicide cases.
  • Age appears to be a factor, with fewer suicides in the youngest and oldest age groups.

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  • Drug accessibility among alcoholics is a significant consideration for suicide risk.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the critical link between alcoholism, intoxication, and suicide.
    • Suggests a need for targeted interventions addressing drug accessibility in alcoholic populations.
    • Informs future research on predicting and preventing suicide among individuals with alcohol use disorder.