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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Nina Massey

Suicide risk ‘almost seven times higher’ after dementia diagnosis

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The risk of someone taking their own life is almost seven times higher after diagnosis of young onset dementia, a new study suggests.

Researchers say their findings indicate clinics should target suicide risk assessment to patients who are diagnosed with the condition before the age of 65.

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