12 KB334 KB11 KB192920262010Kogoj, Aleš3 straništevilka:7/8letnik:79str. 563-565ISSN:1318-0347COBISSID:27362521URN:URN:NBN:SI:doc-TRCY8L93slSlovensko zdravniško društvoZdravniški vestnikDejavniki tveganjadepresija (medicina)Duševne motnjeGeriatric PsychiatryGeriatrična psihiatrijaMental DisordersRisk FactorsSamomorsamomorilno vedenjesamomorilnoststarostnikiSuicideZakaj so starostniki samomorilno bolj ogroženi?| Why are elderly at greater risk of suicide?|Background: Slovenia is amongst countries with the highest suicide rate, whichis increasing in old age. Suicide risk factors in old age are similar to those in other life periods, but with different impact. Mental disorders, personality traits, physical illnesses and life circumstances are factors associated with suicide. By far the most important suicide risk in old age is depression. Conclusions: Recognizing depression, especially in general practice, is important for successfully treating and consequently reducing suicide risk in old ageTEXTznanstveno časopisjejournalsSlovenian National E-content AggregatorNational and University Library of SloveniaSlovensko zdravniško društvo