Medical Conditions and Nearly Lethal Suicide Attempts.

Ikeda, Robin M.; Kresnow, Marcie-jo; Mercy, James A.; Powell, Kenneth E.; Simon, Thomas R.; Potter, Lloyd B.; Durant, Tonji M.; Swahn, Monica H.

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ERIC Number: EJ646773

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Medical Conditions and Nearly Lethal Suicide Attempts.

Ikeda, Robin M.; Kresnow, Marcie-jo; Mercy, James A.; Powell, Kenneth E.; Simon, Thomas R.; Potter, Lloyd B.; Durant, Tonji M.; Swahn, Monica H.

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v32 n1 p60-67 suppl 2002

This population-based, case-control study examined physical illness as a risk factor for suicidal behavior. Case patients were more likely than controls to report having any serious medical conditions. Results suggest that young men with medical conditions are at increased risk for nearly lethal suicide attempts. (Contains 33 references and 3 tables.) (BF)

Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Case Studies, Diseases, Individual Characteristics, Individual Differences, Measures (Individuals), Personality Traits, Physical Health, Predictor Variables, Psychological Patterns, Suicide

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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