Effects of legislation restricting pack sizes of paracetamol and salicylate on self poisoning in the United Kingdom: before and after study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects on suicidal behaviour of legislation limiting the size of packs of paracetamol and salicylates sold over the counter. DESIGN: Before and after study. SETTING: UK population, with detailed monitoring of data from five liver units and seven general hospitals, betwee...

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Main Authors: Hawton, K, Townsend, E, Deeks, J, Appleby, L, Gunnell, D, Bennewith, O, Cooper, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2001