How many people are exposed to suicide? Not six
Auteurs
J Cerel, M M Brown, M Maple, M Singleton, J van de Venne, M Moore, C Flaherty.
Résumé
It has long been stated that six people are left behind following every suicide. Despite a lack of empirical evidence, this has been extensively cited for over 30 years. Using data from a random-digit dial survey, a more accurate number of people exposed to each suicide is calculated. A sample of 1,736 adults included 812 lifetime suicide-exposed respondents who reported age and number of exposures. Each suicide resulted in 135 people exposed (knew the person). Each suicide affects a large circle of people, who may be in need of clinician services or support following exposure. DEUIL ENDEUILLÉ
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