Cholesterol, depression and suicide Kolesterol, Depresyon ve Intihar

Arik A.

Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi Tip Dergisi, vol.15, no.3, pp.246-249, 1998 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 15 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 1998
  • Journal Name: Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi Tip Dergisi
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.246-249
  • Keywords: Cholesterol, Depression, Serotonin, Suicide
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Low serum cholesterol levels may be associated with depression and suicide. Studies have shown the relation between suicide, accidents and low serum cholesterol levels in general population. The link between cholesterol, serotonin, and suicide behaviour is interesting. In this article the relation between cholesterol, suicide, and depression was reviewed.