Identificación de los factores del suicidio en el adulto mayor a nivel nacional e internacional

Abstract

The factors of suicide in the elderly are usually multi-causal, which generally cause problems or doubts to the subject as to whether their stay in this world should continue. The objective of this study is to analyze the different factors that cause suicide in adults. For this study, a documentary review of different bibliographic sources or digital sources was implemented, of which high figures can be found that determine that adults resort a lot to suicide to end their lives, depending on the country or context it can affect men or women more. women, but nevertheless it is women who have the most failed attempts. Finally, it is concluded that it is necessary for government entities and personnel trained in the subject to create strategies for the prevention of suicide in adults.