TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2006//
TI  - Suicide in peacekeepers: risk factors for suicide versus accidental death
JO  - Suicide and life-threatening behavior
A1  - Thoresen, Siri
A1  - Mehlum, Lars
SP  - 432
EP  - 442
VL  - 36
IS  - 4
N2  - To investigate risk factors for suicide in veterans of peacekeeping, 43 suicides and 41 fatal accidents in Norwegian peacekeepers (1978 to 1995) were compared in a psychological autopsy study. Mental health problems were the most important risk factor for suicide. Both living alone and the break-up of a love relationship contributed uniquely to suicide risk, even when controlling for mental health problems. No peacekeeping-related factor was associated with suicide. Preventive measures should focus on firearms control, improved detection systems for mental health problems in the military, and peer support through veterans' associations.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0363-0234
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1521/suli.2006.36.4.432
ID  - ref1
ER  -