Citation

Lange HR. Reference Services Review 2003; 31(2): 175-184.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003)

DOI

10.1108/00907320310476620

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Elder suicide is a major problem, particularly in the USA, that accounts for 15.9 in 100,000 deaths, or an average of one death every 95 minutes. The rate of elder suicide is higher than that of any other age group. Unlike teens, or younger age groups, the elderly attempting suicide are largely successful. This selective literature guide includes materials on elder suicide that deal with all aspects of the topic, including identification of those at risk, prevention, and survivors, as well as resources addressing alternative views of suicide, such as assisted, rational, and pre-emptive suicide. © 2003, MCB UP Limited

Language: en

Keywords

Older people; Suicide; Bibliography