Parasuicide at Ga Rankuwa Hospital
Keywords:
Suicide, attempted, factors, Sex ratio, Seasons Age
Abstract
All patients presenting at the Emergency Unit at Ga Rankuwa Hospital over a period of one year with a history of self-injury or self-poisoning were studied. Daily and, monthly variations &re given, age and sex distribution as well as methods used and reasons given for the suicide attempts &re shown and, discussed.
Published
2012-03-12
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Section
Original Research
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