Further evidence for low serum cholesterol and suicidal behaviour

Authors
Sarchiapone, M Roy, A Camardese, G De Risio, S
Citation
M. Sarchiapone et al., Further evidence for low serum cholesterol and suicidal behaviour, J AFFECT D, 61(1-2), 2000, pp. 69-71
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
ISSN journal
01650327 → ACNP
Volume
61
Issue
1-2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
69 - 71
Database
ISI
SICI code
0165-0327(200012)61:1-2<69:FEFLSC>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Objective: To examine for a relationship between serum cholesterol and suic idal behavior. Methods: Patients admitted after an overdose (N = 120) were compared with controls (N = 120) for their serum cholesterol levels. Result s: Patients who had overdosed had significantly lower serum cholesterol lev els than controls (mean+/-S.D. 171+/-31 vs. 196+/-30 mg/dl, P < 0.0001). Co nclusion: These results add to a grouping literature reporting that low ser um cholesterol is associated with suicidal behavior. (C) 2000 Elsevier Scie nce B.V. All rights reserved.