Suicide in older adults in Honduras: a retrospective analysis (2008-2022)

There is a significant difference in the prevalence of suicide by gender (16 males per female). Similar to worldwide reports, an increase in post-pandemic suicides is observed. The aging of the population and the increasing incidence of suicide in older adults gives relevance to this study, which has been limited by the lack of systematic data collection and previous research that would allow a better understanding of the problem and, in turn, the generation of public policies focused on the mental health of older adults.