Death of choice in the subpopulation of people aged 60 and more in psycho-epidemiological studies in the years 1978-1991.

Abstract

"The structure and dynamics of [suicide] in the subpopulation of elderly people [in Poland] is discussed on the basis of official [statistical] data. Routine epidemiological analyses allow us to state that sex, age and place of residence are decisive factors determining the number of suicides at postproductive [ages]. The suicidal death rate is higher for men in all age groups, both in urban and rural areas."