Buzan R D, Weissberg M P
Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver 80262.
Annu Rev Med. 1992;43:37-46. doi: 10.1146/annurev.me.43.020192.000345.
Suicide is a preventable cause of death that increasingly affects younger age groups. We review the epidemiology of suicide in the general population, in psychiatric patients, and in medical/surgical patients. The essential role of the primary care physician in preventing suicide is examined.
自杀是一种可预防的死亡原因,且对较年轻年龄组的影响日益增加。我们综述了普通人群、精神科患者以及内科/外科患者中的自杀流行病学情况。探讨了初级保健医生在预防自杀方面的重要作用。