Title: Who Is The Most Likely To Complete Suicide? – Law Officer
Headings: Who Is The Most Likely To Complete Suicide?
Who Is The Most Likely To Complete Suicide?
Suicide Facts: United States
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Additional Suicide Risks
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Content: This statistic may be skewed, as many people who commit suicide are not found until after the weekend, when they fail to report for work or school. Despite popular belief, suicide rates do not increase over the winter holidays, or on an individual's birthday. In fact, December is the lowest month related to completed suicides. Additionally, research has continually demonstrated no relationship between suicides and the phase of the moon. Medical Conditions
People who are terminally ill, have a serious and/or chronic illnesses, or have protracted pain are at a greater risk for completing suicide. These individuals often use suicide as a way to regain some control concerning when and how they will die, or to prevent the emotional pain that their loved ones may experience while watching them die more slowly. Medical conditions associated with the highest suicide rates are end-stage renal disease, chronic heart or lung diseases, cancer, HIV infection/AIDS, quadriplegia, multiple sclerosis, and severe burns. Mental illness
90% of people who commit suicide have one or more diagnosable mental illnesses. 60% percent of all suicides are committed by people with mood disorders (such as major depression, dysthymia, or bipolar disorder). Approximately 30% of suicides are committed by people who have psychiatric disorders other than mood disorders which include post traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, sleep disorders, and eating disorders (particularly anorexia nervosa).