Avtor/Urednik     Kogoj, Aleš
Naslov     Zakaj so starostniki samomorilno bolj ogroženi?
Prevedeni naslov     Why are elderly at greater risk of suicide?
Tip     članek
Vir     Zdrav Vestn
Vol. in št.     Letnik 79, št. 7-8
Leto izdaje     2010
Obseg     str. 563-5
Jezik     slo
Abstrakt     Background: Slovenia is amongst countries with the highest suicide rate, which is increasing in old age. Suicide risk factors in old age are similar to those in other life periods, but with different impact. Mental disorders, personality traits, physical illnesses and life circumstances are factors associated with suicide. By far the most important suicide risk in old age is depression. Conclusions: Recognizing depression, especially in general practice, is important for successfully treating and consequently reducing suicide risk in old age.
Deskriptorji     GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
SUICIDE
RISK FACTORS
MENTAL DISORDERS