Suicide and its Impact

Suicide and its Impact

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Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing suicide rates?

Economic stability

What is a common symptom of delirium?

Difficulty with memory

Which disease is NOT listed as a primary cause of dementia?

Huntington's disease

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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