Suicides in National Hormone Pituitary Program Recipients of Cadaver-Derived Human Growth Hormone.
Joseph Y AbramsJames L MillsLawrence B SchonbergerDavid ChangRyan A MaddoxErmias D BelayEllen Werber LeschekPublished in: Journal of the Endocrine Society (2023)
Overall, the observed number of suicides among NHPP c-hGH recipients was not significantly higher than expected. However, certain subgroups may be at elevated risk of suicide. Studies are needed to better understand the nature and magnitude of suicide risk among c-hGH recipients to facilitate early intervention to prevent suicide deaths.