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