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Comparative Study
A comparison of suicide rates between older adults in Ireland and the UK: 1975-2005.
- L Power and J Brophy.
- Newcastle Hospital, Greystones, Co.Wicklow, Ireland. Lorna_power@hotmail.com
- Ir J Med Sci. 2008 Dec 1; 177 (4): 333337333-7.
BackgroundIn recent years suicide among older adults has been increasing internationally. The suicide rate among older adults in Ireland is no exception.AimsThe aim of the current study was to report the rate of suicide among older adults in Ireland and to compare these rates to those of the UK.MethodSuicide rates from 1975-2005 for older adults in both Ireland and the UK were obtained and compared.ResultsSuicide rates among older adults in Ireland are increasing, while for that same period suicide rates among older adults in the UK are decreasing.ConclusionsThe increased consumption of alcohol in Ireland compared to the UK as well as a higher prevalence of depression among older people in Ireland may account for the observed difference. Findings have implications for suicide prevention in Ireland.
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