Elderly suicide in Western Europe 1975-1989: A different approach to Durkheim's theory of political integration

Journal/Book: Omega-J Death Dying. 1996; 32: 26 Austin Ave, Amityville, NY 11701. Baywood Publ Co Inc. 39-48.

Abstract: Using data on attitudes to measure political integration, it was found that political integration and suicide are negatively associated for the elderly in nine western European countries from 1975 to 1989. Also associated with elderly suicide are the divorce rate and deaths due to cirrhosis of the liver. Religious book production, however, was not found to be associated with suicide in the normative manner. Reasons for these associations are discussed.

Note: Article RM Fernquist, Montana State Univ, Dept Sociol, Bozeman, MT 59717 USA

Keyword(s): UNITED-STATES; UNEMPLOYMENT; PATTERNS; RATES; WAR

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