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Why Do The Elderly Commit Suicide ?
| In the United States, elders (aged 65 and above) have been reported to commit suicide more frequently than teenagers and younger people. Current studies and research suggest an increasing trend of suicides among the elderly. |
According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCICP), Americans who are 65 years and above, constitute only 13 percent of the entire population, but account for about 20.2 percent of all suicide cases in the country. These statistics are from 1992 data. The suicide patterns in older people are quite different for men and women. In their analysis, researchers have found that white men are at highest risk of suicide. More...
Assisted Suicide Pro And Con
Assisted suicide is a hot topic in the United States. While some people favor legalizing it, there are others who are completely against it. There are many pros and cons of assisted suicide and both sides should be viewed before a final decision is taken.More...
Causes For Teenage Suicide
The teenage period is considered to be the most difficult one of our lives. The teenagers not only have to learn social roles, they have to pretend to be grown ups while still being treated as children. In addition, the body goes through so many changes that teenagers are not able to understand. This leaves them feeling confused and helpless. More...
Suicide In Elderly Asian Women
In the US, there seems to high rate of suicide in elderly Asian women. The rate of elderly women committing suicide is 8.1 in every 100,000. This statistics is according to the federal Center of Disease Control. So, why is the rate of suicide in elderly Asian women so high? More...
Ways People Commit Suicide
In our society, many people commit suicide. It is a harsh reality that we cannot run away from. And the people who want to commit suicide use a variety of ways to take their lives; some well thought of while others are just spur of the moment. More...
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Personal Stories of Attempted Suicide - Suicide in Elderly Asian Women
If research is to be believed in the US the rate of suicide is 11 people in every 100,000. However, this does not tell us the stories of attempted suicide which many people try because they feel helpless or see no way out of their problems. We also know that attempted suicide can happen because of depression, alcoholism, or drug addiction. 
