Key result
Mean total serum cholesterol was significantly lower in patients following a suicide attempt compared to psychiatric and normal controls, and inversely correlated with suicide attempt severity.
Why the study?
Is low total serum cholesterol associated with an increased risk of suicidal behavior?
Population
693 individuals in Korea, comprising 231 patients admitted to an emergency room following a suicide attempt…
Comparison
Low total serum cholesterol vs Normal/higher total serum cholesterol
Design
Case-control
Authors
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Low cholesterol may mark suicide risk in depression or personality disorders; hypothesis-generating and leaves open predictive value or screening utility.
Case-Control (n=693)
Is low total serum cholesterol associated with an increased risk of suicidal behavior?
Low serum cholesterol may serve as a biological marker for increased suicide risk, particularly in patients with major depressive and personality disorders.
Kim et al. (2002) conducted a case-control in Suicidal behaviour (n=693). Low total serum cholesterol vs. Psychiatric and normal controls was evaluated on Mean total cholesterol level. Mean total serum cholesterol was significantly lower in patients following a suicide attempt compared to psychiatric and normal controls, and inversely correlated with suicide attempt severity.
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