Suicide in Ethiopian immigrants in Israel: a case for study of the genetic-environmental relation in suicide.

Journal: Archives of suicide research : official journal of the International Academy for Suicide Research

Volume: 11

Issue: 3

Year of Publication: 2007

Affiliated Institutions:  Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division, Geha Mental Health Center and Tel Aviv University, Israel. shovgal@post.tau.ac.il

Abstract summary 

Immigration is a major life stress event, which has been associated with increased levels of mental health problems. The linkage between immigration and suicide has been studied in various societies, with conflicting results. Extremely high rates of suicide have been found repeatedly among the population of the Ethiopian immigrants in Israel. These rates were significantly higher than other immigrant populations in the country. Possible explanations for this disparity are discussed, and future directions for further study of this area are suggested.

Authors & Co-authors:  Shoval Gal G Schoen Gila G Vardi Noa N Zalsman Gil G

Study Outcome 

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Citations : 
Authors :  4
Identifiers
Doi : 
SSN : 1381-1118
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Adolescent
Other Terms
Study Design
Case Study,Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Ethiopia
Publication Country
England