Suicide in Sri Lanka: Points to ponder

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Title:	Suicide in Sri Lanka: Points to ponder
Authors:	de Silva, H.J. Kasturiaratchi, N. Seneviratne, S.L. Senaratne, D.C. Molagoda, A. Ellawala, N.S.
Keywords:	Suicide Suicide, Attempted Mental Disorders-complication Case-Control Studies Cholesterol-blood Retrospective Studies Suicide-statistics and numerical data
Issue Date:	2000
Publisher:	Sri Lanka Medical Association
Citation:	The Ceylon Medical Journal. 2000; 45(1): pp.17-24
Abstract:	No Abstract Available Sri Lanka has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. This is an attempt to identify factors which may predispose to parasuicide and influence its management. Analyses hospital admissions related to parasuicide between Jan 1993 - Dec. 1997. Examines association between parasuicide and serum cholesterol levels, sociological factors and parasuicides, mental disorders and parasuicide and attitudes of hospital personnel towards parasuicides. Data tables are provided.
Description:	Indexed in MEDLINE
URI:	http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/1436
ISSN:	0009-0875 (Print)
Appears in Collections:	Journal/Magazine Articles

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