Circumstances surrounding suicide deaths among adults aged 80 years and older in Canada, 2016 to 2023. : CS82-625/2026001-3E-PDF

"Data from the Canadian Coroner and Medical Examiner Database (CCMED) show that among the 80 years and older population who died by suicide from 2016 to 2023: Men were nearly 6 times more likely to die by suicide than women. Two-thirds of suicide deaths occurred at home. Suicidal ideation was reported in over one-third of suicide deaths. Deteriorating physical health was the most reported circumstance by coroners and medical examiners, identified for nearly half (47%) of deceased individuals. Other reported circumstances included loss of a loved one, loss of mobility, social isolation, family conflict as well as financial or housing insecurity"--Summary, page 3.

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