Completed suicide rates of older adults in 5 ‐year age bands in Turkey between 2002 and 2013: A retrospective study

ConclusionThe present findings suggest that the most common suicide cause in both sexes and in all age groups was mental illness in Turkey. To prevent suicidal behavior in older adults,; it is important to diagnose mental disorders, such as mood disorders and substance abuse, and to treat them quickly.Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; ••: ••–••.

Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - November 22, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ali E Alt ınöz, Çınar Yenilmez, Setenay KD Öner, Pınar Yıldız Tags: Original Article: Social Research, Planning and Practice Source Type: research