Recent trends in elderly suicide rates in England and Wales

Authors:
HOXEY Kate, SHAH Ajit
Journal article citation:
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 15(3), March 2000, pp.274-279.
Publisher:
Wiley

This study examines the following in England and Wales: recent trends in the elderly suicide rate and method-specific elderly suicide rate; the relationship between elderly population size and elderly suicide rate in recent years; and the sex difference in overall and method-specific elderly suicide rate. Discusses the findings and the need to ensure a further decline in suicide rates to meet the 'Our Healthier Nations' target.

Subject terms:
older people, suicide, statistical methods;
Location(s):
England, Wales
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN online:
1099-1166
ISSN print:
0885-6230

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