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Suicide among Persons with Dementia, Georgia, 2013-2016
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November 26 2018
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Source: J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol. 32(1):31-39
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Alternative Title:J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol
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Description:INTRODUCTION:
Findings from studies examining the relationship between dementia and suicide have been inconsistent. This study examined the characteristics, precipitants, and risk factors for suicide among persons with dementia.
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Data from the Georgia Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) registry were linked with 2013-2016 data from Georgia Vital Records and Georgia Violent Death Reporting System. Descriptive statistics were calculated and logistic regression was used to examine risk factors for suicide.
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Ninety-one Georgia residents with dementia who died by suicide were identified. Among decedents with known circumstances, common precipitants included depressed mood (38.7%) and physical health problems (72.6%). Suicide rate among persons with dementia was 9.3/100,000 person-years overall and substantially higher among those diagnosed in the past 12 months (424.5/100,000 person-years). Being male, dementia diagnosis before age 65, and a recent diagnosis of dementia independently predicted suicide, but not depression or cardiovascular diseases.
CONCLUSION:
Prevention strategies that identify at-risk individuals, provide support, and ensure continuity of care for persons diagnosed with dementia may help reduce suicide in this population.
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Pubmed ID:30477384
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC6690600
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