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Multivariate logistic regression analyses (unconditional) between any serious physical illness, sociodemographic variables, history of depression, and suicide in 130 men and 108 women aged ⩾65 years
| Odds ratio (95% CI)* | |
| Education beyond mandatory | 0.4 (0.2 to 1.0) |
| Interpersonal conflicts | 20.9 (6.2 to 70.0) |
| History of major depression | 13.4 (5.2 to 34.5) |
| Any serious physical illness | 6.4 (2.0 to 20.0) |
Adjusted for age, sex, and overall burden of physical illness.
