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Elderly suicides in Ireland

M J Kelleher1, B Keohane, P Corcoran

  • 1National Suicide Research Foundation, College Road, Cork.

Irish Medical Journal
|March 1, 1997
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Irish suicide rates show convergence between young and elderly, with higher incidence in the

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Gerontology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Traditional Irish suicide rates indicate higher incidence among the elderly compared to the young.
  • Recent trends show a convergence in suicide rates between young (15-24 years) and elderly (over 65 years) populations.
  • Within the elderly demographic, the 'young' old exhibit higher suicide rates than the 'old' old.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare male and female suicide rates across young and elderly age groups in Ireland.
  • To analyze suicide methods employed by the elderly.
  • To discuss suicide prevention strategies for the elderly based on demographic and method-specific findings.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of Irish suicide rates for young (15-24) and elderly (65+) populations.

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  • Sub-group analysis of elderly suicides ('young' old vs. 'old' old).
  • Examination of suicide methods (hanging, drowning, poisoning) in the elderly, with gender comparison.
  • Psychological autopsy of twelve elderly suicides in Cork.

    • Main Results:

    • Suicide rates for young and elderly populations have converged, though elderly rates remain higher for females.
    • The 'young' old age group (within the over 65s) demonstrates significantly higher suicide rates.
    • Common suicide methods among the elderly include hanging, drowning, and poisoning, with gender-specific variations observed.
    • Psychological autopsy data provided insights into the domestic, marital, and psychological circumstances of elderly suicides.

    Conclusions:

    • The convergence of suicide rates necessitates a re-evaluation of prevention strategies for both young and elderly individuals.
    • Targeted interventions for the 'young' old are crucial due to their elevated risk.
    • Understanding gender-specific methods and psychosocial factors is vital for developing effective elderly suicide prevention programs.