The burden of attempted hanging and drowning presenting to hospitals in Ireland between 2007 and 2019: a national registry-based study.

Philippa White Corcoran Paul Griffin Eve Arensman Ella Peter M Barrett

Published in: Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology (2023)

The incidence of hospital-treated self-harm by hanging and drowning is increasing in Ireland and is highest among adolescents and young adults. Males and people experiencing homelessness may be at highest risk and warrant targeted preventive interventions.

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