Encyclopedia of Suicide 3-Volume Set
Oliver B. Torres
Suicide is a serious problem, hallmarked by complexity and ranked as a leading cause of death worldwide. International studies of suicide epidemiology show that suicide rates are generally greater in males than females and increase with age, with the elderly having the highest suicide rates (WHO, 2002). The prevention of suicide is, in part, contingent on the ability to identify individuals and populations at high risk and to offer prompt, effective interventions. However, evidence exists that suicidal individuals remain commonly undetected, rendering appropriate intervention unlikely. This encyclopedia presents important research on suicide.
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Jahr:
2016
Auflage:
Hardcover
Verlag:
Nova Science Publishers
Sprache:
english
Seiten:
1184
ISBN 10:
163485084X
ISBN 13:
9781634850841
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english, 2016