| Iatrogenesis and suicide in South African Indians. | |
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PMID: 3810368 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Psychological profiles were obtained by careful, structured interviewing of those who had been close to 47 consecutive South African Indian suicide victims who had died within the greater Durban area between 1982 and 1984, and whose deaths had been designated as 'suicide' by the magistrate conducting the inquest. Almost 50% of the subjects had been suffering from significant physical illnesses, and 65% were taking medication with the potential to potentiate depression. All were retrospectively diagnosed as having been depressed, as they had shown clear signs and symptoms of this illness, yet none was being treated for depression at the time of his or her death. Warnings that they were considering suicide were given by 68%, but little notice was taken. The implications for medical practice and training are discussed. |
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Authors:
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A E Gangat; L R Naidoo; M A Simpson |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde Volume: 71 ISSN: 0256-9574 ISO Abbreviation: S. Afr. Med. J. Publication Date: 1987 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-03-11 Completed Date: 1987-03-11 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404520 Medline TA: S Afr Med J Country: SOUTH AFRICA |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 171-3 Citation Subset: IM |
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Depression
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chemically induced* Drug Therapy / adverse effects Humans Iatrogenic Disease* India / ethnology Pilot Projects South Africa Suicide / psychology* |
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