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Family a factor in Asian-American suicide

BOSTON (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say that in Asian-Americans, family conflict was a significant risk factor for suicide -- independent of low income or gender.

The risk of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempt is tripled even among those experiencing family conflict who have never had a diagnosis of depression.

"Because of the great emphasis on harmony and family integration in many Asian cultures, family conflict is an important factor to consider when studying suicidal behaviors among Asian-Americans," one of the study authors, Stanley Sue of the University of California, Davis, said in a statement. "Our study suggests that we need to more precisely determine the kinds of family conflicts that are associated with suicide risk among Asian-Americans, and find means of preventing these family problems."

The study was based on data from the 2002 to 2003 National Latino and Asian American Study -- a large, nationally representative survey that includes interviews with more than 2,000 Asian-Americans.

The findings were presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association in Boston.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

This news arrived on: 08/19/2008

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