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Published in: BMC Geriatrics 1/2024

Open Access 01-12-2024 | Suicide | Research

Association between suicide attempts and anemia in late-life depression inpatients

Authors: Jie Li, Lan Wang, Ziyi Wang, Fengxue Zhao, Yadi Sun, Ying Lu, Lei Yang

Published in: BMC Geriatrics | Issue 1/2024

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Abstract

Background

Anemia is strongly associated with late-life depression (LLD), however, few studies have investigated the relationship between anemia and suicide attempts in LLD patients. It is still challenging to predict suicide risk in patients with depression. Therefore, there is growing interest in potential biomarkers of depressive disorders and suicidal behavior, which may play a significant role in the early diagnosis and treatment of depression. This study aimed to compare serum ferritin, folate, vitamin B12, and erythrocyte parameter levels in patients with LLD with those in healthy older adults, and the relationship between serum ferritin, folate, vitamin B12, and suicide attempts in patients.

Methods

Serum ferritin, folate, vitamin B12, and erythrocyte parameter levels were measured in 66 hospitalized LLD patients (30 without suicide attempt, 36 with suicide attempt) and 47 healthy individuals. All participants were surveyed for basic conditions and suicide attempts, and depression was assessed in LLD patients.

Results

Serum ferritin, folate, vitamin B12, red blood cell count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean platelet volume and plateletcrit levels were significantly lower in LLD patients compared with healthy older adults (P < 0.05). Further analysis of the relationship between serum ferritin, folate, and vitamin B12 levels and LLD patients’ suicide attempts and showed a significant negative association between serum folate and vitamin B12 and suicide attempts (P < 0.05).

Conclusions

Serum ferritin, folate, vitamin B12, red blood cell count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean platelet volume and plateletcrit levels were significantly lower in LLD patients than in healthy older adults. In addition, reduced serum folate and vitamin B12 levels in patients may have some effect on suicide attempts. More mechanistic studies are needed to further explain this association.
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Metadata
Title
Association between suicide attempts and anemia in late-life depression inpatients
Authors
Jie Li
Lan Wang
Ziyi Wang
Fengxue Zhao
Yadi Sun
Ying Lu
Lei Yang
Publication date
01-12-2024
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Geriatrics / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2318
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04649-9

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