Suicide and its Impact
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Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing suicide rates?

  • Attitude toward death
  • Religious beliefs
  • Family values
  • Economic stability (correct)
  • What is a common symptom of delirium?

  • Difficulty with memory (correct)
  • Normal cognitive functioning
  • Improved problem-solving abilities
  • Stable level of consciousness
  • Which disease is NOT listed as a primary cause of dementia?

  • Lewy body dementia
  • Huntington's disease (correct)
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Vascular dementia
  • What is the most likely cause of delirium according to the text?

    <p>Intoxication or withdrawal from a chemical substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of dementia is characterized by a progressive deterioration of cognitive functioning and global impairment of intellect?

    <p>Alzheimer's dementia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature of delirium according to the text?

    <p>It can be an indicator of increased frailty and vulnerability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is unlikely to make an individual eligible for Medically Assistance in Dying (MAiD)?

    <p>'Family values'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a secondary cause of dementia according to the text?

    <p>Alcohol-related dementias (e.g., Korsakoff syndrome)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can delirium indicate apart from physiological conditions?

    <p>Increased frailty and vulnerability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a term now considered acceptable for describing the act of killing oneself?

    <p>Commit suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Statistics Canada report (2016), why may the actual rates of death by suicide be 2-3x higher than reported?

    <p>Due to underreporting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated daily average of deaths by suicide in Canada, as per the Statistics Canada report (2016)?

    <p>10 deaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many self-inflicted injury hospitalizations are estimated for every suicide death, according to the Statistics Canada report (2016)?

    <p>5 hospitalizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of people who attempt or die by suicide have a history of psychiatric or addiction disorder, according to the text?

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor has a causal relationship with serotonin and is considered a promising biological predictor of suicidal behavior?

    <p>Low cerebrospinal fluid 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theorist emphasized that the central emotional factor in suicidal behavior is hopelessness?

    <p>Aaron Beck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated rate difference in suicidal behavior between First Nation youth and the general population?

    <p>5-7x higher for First Nation youth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of individuals who died by suicide had been seen by health services within the previous year, based on the information provided?

    <p>80</p> Signup and view all the answers

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