doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2008.12.026.
Epub 2009 Feb 3.
Suicide in people over 65 years of age in the Australian Capital Territory
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Suicide in people over 65 years of age in the Australian Capital Territory
J Forensic Leg Med.
2009 Aug.
Abstract
Suicide by hanging is not an uncommon event in people over the age of 65 years in the Australian Capital Territory. We will review the incidence of suicide over the last seven years, as well as discuss the characteristics of suicide in elderly people. Knowledge of local suicide patterns enables the forensic medical officer to recognise deaths that may be unexpected or unusual.
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