Citation

Park JH, No YH, Wi DH. J. Korean Soc. Emerg. Med. 2001; 135-142.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Korean Society of Emergency Medicine)

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Despite the high suicide rate among the elderly, there is a relative lack of information on the outcomes for elderly people who have attempt suicide.

METHODS: The authors performed a retrospective analysis of 260 elderly suicide cases observed in the WonKwang University Hospital Emergency Center from January, 1997 to December, 2000.

RESULTS: 1) The male-to-female ratio was 1.71:1. 2) The major cause of the attempt was chronic pain or disease. 3) Poisoning was the most common method of suicidal attempt. 4) The mortality rate was 23.1%.

CONCLUSION: Chronic pain or disease in the elderly indicates the need for mental health services.

Language: ko

Keywords

Suicide attempts; Elderly