Medical Conditions and Nearly Lethal Suicide Attempts.
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| Title: | Medical Conditions and Nearly Lethal Suicide Attempts. |
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| Authors: | Ikeda, Robin M.1 rmi0@cdc.go, Kresnow, Marcie-jo1, Mercy, James A.1, Powell, Kenneth E.2, Simon, Thomas R.1, Potter, Lloyd B.3, Durant, Tonji M.1, Swahn, Monica H.1 |
| Source: | Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior. 2001 Supplement, Vol. 32, p60-67. 8p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Suicidal behavior in young adults, *Disabilities, *Alcoholism, Psychology of People with disabilities, Random digit dialing telephone surveys, Case-control method |
| Geographic Terms: | Houston (Tex.), Texas |
| Abstract: | Physical illness has been studied as a risk factor for suicidal behavior, but little is known about this relationship among younger persons. We conducted a population-based, case-control study in Houston, Texas, from November 1992 through September 1995. The final sample consisted of 153 case- and 513 control-subjects aged 13 to 34 years. Case patients were identified at hospital emergency departments and met criteria for a nearly lethal suicide attempt. Control subjects were recruited via a random-digit-dial telephone survey. Case patients were more likely than controls to report having any serious medical conditions (crude OR = 3.23; 95% CI = 2.12-4.91). After controlling for age, race/ethnicity, alcoholism, depression, and hopelessness, the adjusted odds ratio for men was 4.76 (95% CI = 1.87-12.17), whereas the adjusted odds ratio for women was 1.60 (95% CI-0.62-4.17), suggesting that young men with medical conditions are at increased risk for nearly lethal suicide attempts. Increased efforts to identify and appropriately refer these patients are needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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