Proceedings
Causes of Death, With Special Reference to Suicide in Patients With Affective Disorders
Beresewicz M~~et al
Analyzed is the cause of mortality (particularily suicide) among people with affective disorders. Data was obtained by questionnaires, the psychological autopsy method, & hospital & official records on 451 patients treated at a psychiatric clinic. 67% died of somatic disease; 37.3% committed suicide. NBB