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Posted by MixedMary on November 10, 2007, at 16:16:32
What are the suicide statistics for those Dx with bipolar disorder?
The numbers are out there. Does anyone actually know them? (roughly)
How many attempt?
How many actually survive?
Posted by Dory on November 10, 2007, at 20:39:58
In reply to Suicide Statistics? Dr. Bob Hsiung, posted by MixedMary on November 10, 2007, at 16:16:32
i don't know about the attempt numbers, but the success rate is about 18%. When i applied for life insurance my premium was higher because 18% of Bpers committ suicide.
Posted by Mixedmary on November 11, 2007, at 14:25:51
In reply to Re: Suicide Statistics? Dr. Bob Hsiung » MixedMary, posted by Dory on November 10, 2007, at 20:39:58
Dory that sounds about right I got approximately 10-15% of people with a bipolar diagnosis complete suicide. And obviously many more attempt suicide unsuccessfully.
I remember reading that in studies from the 1940's suicide rates of 30% and even 60% were reported in groups of bipolar patients.That's it I just wanted to know the current percentage of completed suicides.
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