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A comparison of genetic versus non-genetic contribution of serotonin to suicide
Suicide is a complex and multifaceted public health issue that has been intensively studied to identify its contributing factors. Serotonin, a neurotransmitter essential for affective regulation and mood control, has been linked to suicidal propensity. Understanding the relative contribution of serotonin’s genetic versus non-genetic influences is essential for the development of effective preventive measures, given […]
Prevalence of adverse childhood experiences among individuals aged 45 to 85 years: A cross-sectional analysis of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Background: Population-level prevalence estimates for a broad range of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which are known to affect health across the lifespan, are currently unavailable in Canada. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of individual ACEs by sociodemographic factors among middle-aged and older adults. Methods: Data for this cross-sectional analysis were obtained from […]
Projected increases in suicide in Canada as a consequence of COVID-19
icide. We projected the number of excess suicides in Canada as a consequence of the impact of COVID-19 on unemployment. Annual suicide mortality (2000-2018) and unemployment (2000-2019) data were derived from Statistics Canada. Time-trend regression models were used to evaluate and predict the number of excess suicides in 2020 and 2021 for two possible projection […]
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