Factor to Consider # 2 : Suicide

Breast implants have often been related to the suicide rate among women. Based on several studies performed, women with breast enhancement surgery differ from women of similar age in the general population in many ways, which may triple the death rate from suicide. Such studies concluded that women with breast implants differ in lifestyle characteristics such as body mass, marital status, as well as medical characteristics. Nevertheless, in an attempt to provide epidemiologic evidence regarding suicide among women with breast implants, the International Epidemiology Institute supported a study which began by identifying women who underwent breast surgery in either private clinics or public hospitals. The conductors of the study followed up for dearth from the day of first breast implant surgery, to the date of emigration, date of death, or end of follow up. The number of deaths observed during the follow up period was then compared to the expected number of deaths; thus giving the standardized mortality ratio. 88 cohort members died, and 15 of them were victims of suicide.