Life expectancy after the first suicide attempt

ConclusionThe life expectancy is dramatically reduced in patients attempting suicide. With most excess deaths being due to physical health conditions, public efforts should be directed both towards improving physical health and to prevent suicide.

Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - December 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: J. Jokinen, M. Talb äck, M. Feychting, A. Ahlbom, R. Ljung Tags: Original Article Source Type: research