Suicide Among the Elderly in Honolulu County: A Multiethnic Comparative Study (1987–1992)

1999 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Don Purcell ◽  
Carol R. N. Thrush ◽  
Patricia L. Blanchette
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Healthcare Provider ◽  
Ethnic Differences ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Ethnic Variability

Suicide rates for the elderly continue to be the highest for any age group. Although these rates are known to be significant, little study has been given to the ethnic variability associated with this phenomenon. This retrospective study was undertaken to explore this issue and involved a review of the coroner's reports for completed elder suicides (65 years of age or older) for Honolulu County from 1987 through 1992 inclusive. The results showed a mean age of 75 years, with the highest incidence of completion in the 80+ age group. The predominant method of suicide completion in this study group was found to be hanging, followed by jumping, firearms, and poisoning. There were significant gender and ethnic differences in the method of suicide completion. Almost half of the sample saw a healthcare provider within the 6 months before their death. Comparisons with other elder suicide studies are presented.

Trends in suicide in the elderly in Asturias (Spain)

1995 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 339-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Díaz-Suárez ◽  
B Lopez Garcia ◽  
P Gonzalez-G-Portilla ◽  
M Bousoño Garcia ◽  
R Hinojal Fonseca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Northern Spain ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Elderly Suicide

SummaryData from elderly suicides was obtained from two previous studies of community suicides in two localities of Northern Spain, namely, Oviedo between 1983 and 1990, and Gijón between 1975 and 1986. Data from the two localities were obtained by the revision of court register cases. A retrospective study on elderly suicide (over 60 years of age) was carried out. Mean annual specific rates for the elderly in Oviedo for 1982–1991 were 37.7 (58.1 for men and 23.3 for women) and for those in Gijón for the period 1975–1986, 23.4 (40 for men and 11.5 for women). A marked increase was seen in the rates for Gijón from the first (1975–1978) to the last period (1983–1986). This was particularly marked in men. The greatest increase in the rate was seen in men over 75 from Gijón and in those between 1970–1974 from Oviedo. In contrast a decrease was seen in the 65–69 age group rates for both men and women. A tendency for the rates to increase was seen but no important increase for elderly suicides was evident.

Suicide in centenarians: the international landscape

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 1703-1708 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajit Shah ◽  
Sofia Zarate-Escudero ◽  
Ravi Bhat ◽  
Diego De Leo ◽  
Annette Erlangsen
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
Using Data ◽  
E Mail

ABSTRACTBackground.The elderly population size is growing worldwide due increased life expectancy and decreased mortality in the elderly. This has lead to an increase in the number of centenarians, and their numbers are predicted to increase further. Little is known about suicide rates in centenarians.Methods.Data on the number of suicides (ICD-10 codes, X60–84) in centenarians of both gender for as many years as possible from 2000 were ascertained from three sources: colleagues, national statisics office websites and e-mail contact with the national statistics offices of as many countries as possible. The number of centernarians for the corresponding years was estimated for each country using data provided by the United Nations website.Results.Data were available from 17 countries. The suicide rate was 57 (95% confidence interval 45–69) per 100, 000 person years in men and 6.8 (95% confidence interval 5.1–8.5) per 100,000 person years in women.Conclusions.Suicide rates were sufficiently large amongst centenarians for there to constitute a public health concern given the anticipated rise in the centenarian population and the paucity of data on risk and protective factors for suicide in this age group.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of suicide in Brazil (1980 - 2000): characterization of age and gender rates of suicide

2005 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina de Mello-Santos ◽  
José Manuel Bertolote ◽  
Yuan-Pang Wang
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Global Trend ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Commit Suicide ◽  
Epidemiological Situation

OBJECTIVE: To describe the suicide rates in Brazil in recent decades, drawing comparisons with the worldwide epidemiological situation. METHODS: Descriptive analyses of Brazilian suicide data, relating to the 1980-2000 period and extracted from the DATASUS database. Brazilian suicide trends were examined by age and gender. RESULTS: The overall rate of suicide in Brazil increased 21% in 20 years. Men were found to be 2.3 to 4.0 times more likely to commit suicide than were women, and the highest suicide rates were found in the over-65 age group. The greatest increase in suicide rates (1900%) was seen in the 15-24 age range. CONCLUSION: Brazilian suicide rates, although low, are consistent with the global trend toward growth. Although the highest rates are still seen among the elderly, members of the younger population have been killing themselves with ever-increasing frequency.

scholarly journals Recent epidemic of covid-19: A prospect of cases and deaths in the state of Maranhão

2020 ◽  
pp. 43470-43474
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The State ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Death Rates

Objective: To describe the number of confirmed cases and deaths by COVID-19 in the State of Maranhão. Descriptive, documentary and retrospective study, using secondary data extracted from the COVID-19 Epidemiological Bulletin of the State of Maranhão from April 1st to September 30th. The following were considered: confirmed cases of COVID-19, deaths by age group, date of occurrence, associated comorbidities. The data are public and are available in the health system's online bulletins. There were 173,564 confirmed cases and 3,756 registered deaths. The evolution of COVID-19 cases by date was greater on September 2, totaling 1,787 cases in that period. The evolution of deaths by date shows that the months of July and August had the highest rates of death records by COVID-19, with a fall in the month of September. Higher rates of confirmed cases occurred in men. Deaths occurred more in the elderly over 70 years of age. Arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus were the most comorbidities related to deaths. It is concluded that this research contributes to a greater reflection that COVID-19 has negative proportions and impacts for the population and mainly for the elderly population, where the highest death rates occurred exactly in the elderly

scholarly journals Incidence of smoker’s palate in younger patients with smoking habits

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 1715-1719
Author(s):  
John Rozar Raj ◽  
Vivek Narayan ◽  
Nivedhitha M S
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Smoking Habits ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Minor Salivary Glands ◽  
Younger Patients ◽  
Rising Incidence

Smoker's palate is also known as nicotine stomatitis palatini. It is an asymptomatic lesion in heavy pipe and cigarette smoking people, especially people who do reverse smoking. The palate may appear as white with raised red dots in the centre of the papule. This represents the opening of the minor salivary glands, which becomes inflamed due to chronic heat produced during smoking. There were many studies about the incidence and prevalence of smoker's palate in the elderly population. The study aimed to assess the incidence of smoker's palate in younger patients with smoking habits. This is a retrospective study. The sample size was 1000 patients. Data of patients visiting Saveetha dental college between the age group of 18 to 30 years with a smoking habit was collected. Excel tabulation was done. SPSS results were obtained. Out of 1000 patients, 581 patients had smoking habits with a percentage of 58.1%. Out of 581 patients, 21 patients had smokers palate with a percentage of 3.60%. The incidence rate was 36.14 per 1000 per year. The present study shows a slightly rising incidence in smokers palate.

scholarly journals Nutrition Study People over 80 Years

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 77-89
Author(s):  
Javier Benítez ◽  
Nieves Perejón ◽  
Marcelino Arriaza ◽  
Pilar Bellanco
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Blood Chemistry ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Nutrition Study ◽  
Geriatric Evaluation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Elderly Living

Loneliness has always been associated and reported as a risk factor of malnutrition in the elderly. People over 80 who live alone have deserved this study to detect their situation and potential for action to improve their quality of life. Objectives: To determinate the nutritional status of people over 80 living alone in the area of “La Laguna”, Cádiz. Material and method: In PIAMLA`80 program analyse those parameters and their possible correlations in a group of 342 elderly living alone over 80 years old. Different parameters were measured: Integral Geriatric Evaluation, Barthel, Lawton-Brody, Lobo, Gijon, specific analytical blood chemistry and MNA. Results: In a population of 984 people, were selected 342 initially, but finally the group decreases to 247 people. The mean Barthel was 80.42 points, 5.76 Lawton and Gijon from 11.3 Lobo 26.48. The MNA for the whole population was 24.25/30 detecting only a risk age group in women of 85-95. Correlation between nutrition and the biochemical test values showed positive for haemoglobin (0.19), total protein (0.26), Fe (0.32) and albumin (0.46). Conclusions: In our research we have not detected malnutrition in any age group or gender. The use of nutrition test MNA and its MINI version must be generalized as an accurate, clear, quick and easy tool to use.

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