Further Evidence for Low Serum Cholesterol and Suicidal Behaviour

Overview

Journal J Affect Disord

Date 2000 Dec 2

PMID 11099742

Citations 9

Authors

M Sarchiapone

A Roy

G Camardese

S De Risio

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Abstract

Objective: To examine for a relationship between serum cholesterol and suicidal behavior.

Methods: Patients admitted after an overdose (N=120) were compared with controls (N=120) for their serum cholesterol levels.

Results: Patients who had overdosed had significantly lower serum cholesterol levels than controls (mean+/-S.D. 171+/-31 vs. 196+/-30 mg/dl, P<0.0001).

Conclusion: These results add to a grouping literature reporting that low serum cholesterol is associated with suicidal behavior.

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