With the development of medical science, the number of elderly people in our society is increasing. However, the number of suicides among the elderly is increasing due to decreased physical strength, loss of self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
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With the development of medical science, the number of elderly people in our society is increasing. However, the number of suicides among the elderly is increasing due to decreased physical strength, loss of self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
According to data from the National Statistical Office for three years from 2019 to 2021, the proportion of suicides is increasing every year, although aging is progressing and the number of foreigners is decreasing. Among the suicide cases of the elderly over 65, hangover was the most common with 223 cases. The biggest reason for string is that the material is easily accessible and there are no restrictions on the location. After that, there were 151 poisoning deaths, which seems to be the result of the Gyeongbuk region having the highest number of farm households relative to the national population and high access to pesticides. In addition, depression was the most common underlying disease, and among the motives of death, pessimism was also accompanied by economic difficulties and depression, leading to suicide in the elderly.
Therefore, providing an opportunity to prepare for the rest of the old age by improving awareness of the elderly and providing jobs tailored to the region will contribute to lowering the suicide rate among the elderly.