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  Women and suicide 11 November 2004  
why is suicide decreasing amongst women?

Suicide rates in Britain are the lowest they have ever been for the last 50 years - and the most striking fall has taken place amongst women over the age of 45. 

What are the reasons for this reasons for this change and why has it taken place within this age group? And why are men of all ages are still more likely to commit suicide than women. 

Jenni discusses the gender issues surrounding suicide with Professor Mark Williams from Oxford University's Centre for Suicide Research and psychologist and agony aunt, Susan Quilliam.

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Women's Health - suicidal feelings
Men's Health - suicide amongst men
RCP: mental health and growing up
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Depression Alliance
Centre for Suicide Research


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