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Attempted suicide among the aged

J M Sendbuehler, S Goldstein

    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
    |June 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Elderly individuals with organic brain syndrome (OBS) have lower successful suicide rates. OBS impairs the coordination and planning necessary for successful suicide attempts in older adults.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Psychiatry
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • The rate of completed suicide is high among the elderly population.
    • Conversely, the rate of attempted suicide is notably low in this demographic.
    • Elderly suicide attempters exhibit higher rates of physical disorders, psychoses, and psychopathology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the characteristics of elderly suicide attempters.
    • To explore the potential role of organic brain syndrome (OBS) in suicide attempts among the elderly.
    • To understand factors influencing the success rate of suicide attempts in older adults.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of elderly suicide attempters.
    • Comparison of demographic and clinical characteristics between attempters and the general elderly population.

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  • Assessment of the prevalence of organic brain syndrome (OBS) in elderly suicide attempters.

    • Main Results:

    • Fifty percent of elderly suicide attempters presented with organic brain syndrome (OBS).
    • In contrast, only 5-10% of the general population over 60 years old exhibited OBS.
    • Elderly individuals with OBS were found to have a lower success rate in suicide attempts.

    Conclusions:

    • Organic brain syndrome (OBS) appears to be a significant factor in the low rate of successful suicide attempts among the elderly.
    • OBS may interfere with critical functions such as coordination, planning, determination, and reality awareness, thereby reducing suicide attempt lethality.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the complex interplay between OBS, mental health, and suicide outcomes in geriatric populations.