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Childhood cognitive ability and self-harm and suicide in later life

Authors :
Iveson, Matthew H.
Ball, Emily L.
Whalley, Heather C.
Deary, Ian J.
Cox, Simon R.
Batty, G. David
John, Ann
McIntosh, Andrew M.
Source :
SSM - Population Health; 20240101, Issue: Preprints
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Self-harm and suicide remain prevalent in later life. For younger adults, higher early-life cognitive ability appears to predict lower self-harm and suicide risk. Comparatively little is known about these associations among middle-aged and older adults.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23528273
Issue :
Preprints
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
SSM - Population Health
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs65064644
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2023.101592