Friday 15 August 2014

Increased Suicide Risk in Older Adults With Poor Sleep Quality

Reported poor sleep quality appears to be associated with an increased risk for suicide in older adults, independent of a depressed mood. The study was written by Rebecca A. Bernert, Ph.D., of the Stanford University School of Medicine, California, and colleagues Suicide is a preventable public health problem and accounts for almost 1 million deaths annually worldwide. Late life is characterized by an increased prevalence of sleep complaints and disproportionately ...

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