Older women who are widowed, over age 85, and experiencing chronic pain and depression are the group at greatest risk of suicide.

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While older adults, particularly men over the age of 85, have a higher suicide rate, the group at greatest risk of suicide is middle-aged adults, and men are generally at higher risk than women. Factors such as chronic pain and depression do increase risk, but the statement overgeneralizes by focusing solely on older, widowed women.

Older Women Who Are Widowed, Over Age 85, and Experiencing