Men aged 85 and older have the highest suicide rates in Canada at more than 24 per 100,000.
For men aged 65 to 84, the rate is also high at approximately 15 per 100,000. Older men are more likely to die by suicide than women and tend to use more violent and lethal means to end their life. Contributing factors include social isolation, depression, chronic health issues, and the loss of a spouse.