Title: The Epidemiology of Suicide: Who is most likely to take their own life? | Officer
Headings: The Epidemiology of Suicide: Who is most likely to take their own life?
The Epidemiology of Suicide: Who is most likely to take their own life?
Suicide Facts: United States
Globally
The Demographics of Suicide
Who is most likely to commit suicide? Gender
Age
Race/Ethnicity
Marital Status
Geography
Professions and Occupations
5 Jobs with the Highest Suicide Rates
Economic Factor
Timing
Medical Conditions
Mental illness
Substance Abuse and Suicide
Experience Risks
Additional Suicide Risks
Methods of Suicide
Conclusion
Resources
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Content: 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). Depression affects nearly 10% of Americans ages 18 and over annually--19 million people.15% percent of the American population will suffer from clinical depression during their lifetime. 30% of all clinically depressed individuals attempt suicide;