Suicide in the Army - A Review of Current Information

Authors: Allen, John P.¹; Cross, Gerald²; Swanner, Jerry³

Source: Military Medicine, Volume 170, Number 7, July 2005 , pp. 580-584(5)

Publisher: AMSUS - Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S.

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Abstract:

This article summarizes findings on demographic factors, distal risk factors, and proximal risk factors for suicide and reports recent data on suicide by Army personnel. In addition, the article offers recommendations to reduce the risk of suicide and suicide attempt in the Armed Services and suggests possible directions for future research on suicide in the military.

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: 785th Med Co. (CSC), Minneapolis, MN 55111. 2: U.S. Army Forces Command, Fort McPherson, GA 30330-1062. 3: Department of the Army, 300 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-0300.

Publication date: 2005-07-01

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