Association between epilepsy and attempted suicide.
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Association between epilepsy and attempted suicide.
In a two-year study of patients admitted to hospital after deliberate self-poisoning or self-injury, a fivefold excess of patients with epilepsy was found compared with general population prevalence rates. Males with epilepsy were particularly over-represented. Patients with epilepsy were prone to make repeat attempts. Anticonvulsants, particularly barbiturates, were used in most cases of self ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
سال: 1980
ISSN: 0022-3050
DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.43.2.168