Suicide Among Youth and the Elderly

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Compares and contrasts suicide in both age groups. Epidemiological diagnoses (risk factors, psychiatric illness, health changes, depression, hopelessness). Behavioral diagnosis (family discord, love problems, substance abuse, school problems, social isolation). Educational diagnosis (influence of peers, home, school). Use of firearms as most popular method of suicide of both age groups.

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"Suicide Among Youth and the Elderly


This research paper will present, compare and contrast the topic of suicide among the youth and the elderly. Focus will also include a description of an epidemiological, behavioral, and educational diagnosis.


Suicide Among the Youth
The CDC reported that the number of suicides in 1988 was 30,575 or 11.13 per 100,000 American population. Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death. Females attempt suicide more than males, and males die four times more (73% white males). Suicide is the third cause of death for those ages 15 to 24, the fourth leading cause of death for those ages 10 to 14 years, and rates increase with age (highest for 65 years and older) (NCIPC, 2001; The Surgeon General, 1999). Firearm-related suicides are the most popular..."

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