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Elderly people who develop heart disease, emphysema and incontinence are more likely to commit suicide, often as a result of psychiatric illness such as depression, schizophrenia and anxiety. 58 out of 100,000 Canadians aged 80-85 commit suicide each year.
Source: summary of medical news story as reported by Today’s Paper
About: Elderly face high suicide risk
Date: 15 June 2004
Source: Today’s Paper
Author: Andre Picard
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