Comparison of serum lipid levels between suicidal and non-suicidal Depression patients

S. P. Baral; V.S.Pal; P. Rastogi

Volume : VII, Issue : IX, September - 2018

Comparison of serum lipid levels between suicidal and non-suicidal Depression patients

S. P. Baral, V. S. Pal, P. Rastogi

Abstract :

Background:

Lower levels of circulating lipids is risk factor for suicide in depressive disorder. A reduced serum cholesterol level may be accompanied by changes in viscosity and function of serotonin receptors and transporter, thus predisposing to suicidal behaviour.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 100 depressive patients (50 suicidal and non-suicidal) and 100 healthy matched control subjects were recruited from mental hospital, Indore and lipid profile was measured.

Results:

Suicidal depression patient group has shown significantly less Total Cholesterol, Triglyceride, LDL-c, VLDL-c than Non-Suicidal depression patient group

Conclusion:

Lower levels of serum cholesterol is predictor of suicidal behaviour in depressive disorder.