A study about the factors affecting the suicidal thought

Purpose:This study was done to identify the risk factors influencing suicidal ideation in Korean elders.Methods: Data from the Korean national health & nutrition examination survey 2007 collected by the Korean Center for Disease Control were analyzed using x2 test and t-test. Results: Differences in suicidal ideation according to individual factors were as follows: gender, education status, recognition of stress, experience of depression, and smoking. Differences in suicidal ideation according to health related factors were as follows: subjective health status, EQ-5D (EuroQoL-5 Dimensions), and restriction of activity. Differences in suicidal ideation according to family related factors were as follows: spouse, and status of dietary life. Conclusion: The findings suggest tha