Suicide in the United States, 1951-1988: Constant age-period-cohort rates in 40- to 44-year-old men

Author(s): Mcgraw, R. L., Keefover, R. W.

Journal/Book: Compr Psychiat. 1996; 37: Independence Square West, Curtis Center, Ste 300, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3399. W B Saunders Co. 222-225.

Abstract: Age-specific suicide rates in the United States between 1951 and 1988 were shown in cohort, cross-sectional, and age group formats. Despite considerable variation among women and younger and older men, suicide rates among 40- to 44-year-old men have remained stable. Since suicide is strongly influenced by psychosocial stressors, the constant suicide rates in middle-aged men suggest a consistency in the stress experienced by this population subgroup.

Note: Article JE Riggs, W Virginia Univ, Hlth Sci Ctr, Sch Med, Dept Neurol, POB 9180, Morgantown, WV 26506 USA

Keyword(s): BIRTH-COHORT; ENGLAND; CANADA; WALES; SEX; MORTALITY; RISK; LIFE

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