Sex Differences in Suicidal Behavior (IN: Suicide: The Gamble With Death, by Gene Lester and David Lester)

The evidence for sex differences in suicide is said to be clear cut. Explanations are offered for those differences including manipulative intent, choice of method & physiological & psychological differences. Sex differences persist even when the same method is used & both physiological & psychological factors seem to be involved. Hormonal differences & cultural prohibitions on aggressiveness are also thought to be important. 13 Refs. (LH)