Suicide risk factors among the elderly Factores de riesgo suicida en el anciano
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The author offers a brief overview of suicide risk factors among the elderly such as depression , all manner of abuse of the elderly, as well as medical, psychological and social risk factors, etc. By way of conclusion, a practical guide to evaluate suicide risk among the elderly is provided.
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