A prevalence study of suicide ideation among older adults in Hong Kong SAR

@article{Yip2003APS,
  title={A prevalence study of suicide ideation among older adults in Hong Kong SAR},
  author={Paul S. F. Yip and Iris Chi and Helen Fung Kum Chiu and Kwan Chi Wai and Yeates Conwell and Eric D. Caine},
  journal={International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry},
  year={2003},
  volume={18}
}
  • P. Yip, I. Chi, +3 authors E. Caine
  • Published 1 November 2003
  • Education
  • International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
The objective of this paper is to ascertain estimates of the prevalence, and associated risk factors for, suicidal ideation among community‐dwelling older adults in Hong Kong. 
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