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Painful reasons that lead older adults to take their own lives: alarming violence figures

The home, traditionally considered the safest refuge, has become a space of risk for thousands of older adults in Bogotá.

Painful reasons that lead older adults to take their own lives: alarming violence figures

TL;DR

  • The home is no longer the safest refuge for many older adults.
  • Thousands of older adults in Bogotá now face risks within their homes.