An epidemiological profile of elderly suicides in Hong Kong

Yip, Paul; Chi, Iris; Yu, Ke

doi:10.1002/(sici)1099-1166(199809)13:9<631::aid-gps836>3.0.co;2-a

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“…In Hong Kong, suicide rate in elderly was 25–30/100,000, in 1997–2001(Yip P.S.F., Law C.K., & Law Y.W., 2003), although suicide rate among the general population was comparable to that of other countries. Similarly elderly suicide rate and female suicide rate were higher relative to those rates in many Western countries (Tsoh et al, 2005; Yip P.S.F., Iris C., & Gabriel K.K.Y., 1998). In Taiwan, the suicide rates in adult aged 45–64y were 15.2–45.2/100,000 in male and 7.5–18/100,000 in female, 1971–2005(Jin J.L.…”

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Prevalence of suicidal ideation, attempts, and completed suicide rate in Chinese aging populations: A systematic review

Simon

Chang

Zeng

et al. 2013

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

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Background As one of the leading causes of death around the world, suicide is a global public health threat. Due to the paucity of systematic studies, there exist vast variations in suicide ideation, attempts and suicide rates between various regions of Chinese aging communities. Objectives Our systematic study aims to 1) identify studies describing the epidemiology of suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and behaviors among global Chinese communities; 2) conduct systematic review of suicide prevalence; 3) provide cross-cultural insights on this public health issue in the diverse Chinese elderly in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Asian societies and Western countries. Data sources Using the PRISMA statement, we performed systematic review including studies describing suicidal ideation, attempts, and behavior among Chinese older adults in different communities. Literature searches were conducted by using both medical and social science data bases in English and Chinese. Results Forty-nine studies met inclusion criteria. Whereas suicide in Chinese aging population is a multifaceted issue, culturally appropriate and inter-disciplinary approach to improve the quality of life for the Chinese older adults is critical. Conclusions Future research is needed to explore the risk and protective factors associated with suicidal thoughts, attempts and behaviors in representative Chinese aging populations.

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confidence: 73%

Prevalence of suicidal ideation, attempts, and completed suicide rate in Chinese aging populations: A systematic review

Simon

Chang

Zeng

et al. 2013

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

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“…20 A higher suicide rate among the elderly has been identified as a consequence of depression in all parts of the world, including in Asian countries. [30][31][32] In developing countries, including in Asia, suicide rates were highest among the elderly of both sexes. 33,34 In line with these findings, the highest suicide rates in Sri Lanka were reported among the elderly in recent decades.…”

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Prevalence and correlates of depression among older urban community‐dwelling adults in Sri Lanka

Rajapakshe¹,

Sivayogan

Kulatunga

2018

Psychogeriatrics

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Aim As the population ages, mental health issues among the elderly are becoming a major concern worldwide, including in Sri Lanka. With rapid globalization, the coping and adapting skills of elderly individuals are tested, potentially revealing predisposition to psychological disturbances. Previous studies have indicated a higher risk of depression among the elderly. The current study attempts to quantify the prevalence and associated factors of depression in a highly urbanized setting within Sri Lanka. Methods A community‐based, cross‐sectional analytical study was carried out in the urban areas of Colombo District. The subjects were young elders (60–74 years) who permanently reside in the area. Depression was assessed by the item Geriatric Depression Scale Sinhalese version (cut‐off score ≥8) among 1283 subjects. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess the association of depression with sociodemographic and health‐related variables. Results The prevalence of depression in the sample was 13.9% (mild depression: 11.2%; moderate to severe depression: 2.7%). Among the sociodemographic predictors, female sex (odds ratio (OR) = 10.60), being 60–64 years old (OR = 1.61), being unmarried, separated, divorced, or widowed (OR = 3.73), income ≤20 000 Sri Lankan rupees (OR = 2.27), and perceived financial burden (OR = 3.15) were significantly associated with clinically significant depression. Among the health‐related variables, smoking (OR = 2.18), alcohol use (OR = 7.58), presence of chronic disease (OR = 1.51), limitation in performing one or more instrumental activities of daily living (OR = 1.73), unsatisfactory partner relationship (OR = 2.94), perceived inadequate social support (OR = 2.47), experiencing abuse (OR = 3.90), and experiencing major life events (OR = 2.11) were significantly related with depression. Conclusion Depression is an important issue among the elderly living in an urbanized environment in Sri Lanka.

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“…In HK, suicide risk increases with age, to around 30 per 100,000 for those aged over 65 and 50 per 100,000 for those aged over 75 . The ratio of the male to female suicide rate in older people is 1AE3:1 (Yip et al 1998). Good social support from family and friends is a protective factor against suicide in the Chinese family (Yip et al 2003); however, in HK, older married Chinese women have a higher risk of suicide than women who are widowed, single, or divorced (Yip et al 1998).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The ratio of the male to female suicide rate in older people is 1AE3:1 (Yip et al 1998). Good social support from family and friends is a protective factor against suicide in the Chinese family (Yip et al 2003); however, in HK, older married Chinese women have a higher risk of suicide than women who are widowed, single, or divorced (Yip et al 1998). The contradictory findings in HK imply that whether marriage itself is a protective factor might be dependent on the couple's relationship and the role of the husband, rather than the support from family members.…”

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confidence: 99%