Senior suicide: the silent generation speaking up on a quiet killer
Over-85s have become the Australians most susceptible to suicide and a general lack of support is threatening to make the problem worse
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The age group most at risk of suicide may not be the one you expect.
The highest rate of suicide in Australia, for both men and women, is among people over 85, at 32.7 deaths per 100,000 for men and 10.6 deaths for women, respectively.
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Category: Mental Health