The epidemiology and prevention of suicide by hanging: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Hanging is one of the most commonly used methods for suicide worldwide. In England and a number of other countries, its incidence has increased over the last 30 years. This review summarizes the published literature on suicide by hanging. The focus is on its epidemiology in England and...

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Main Authors: Gunnell, D, Bennewith, O, Hawton, K, Simkin, S, Kapur, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005