Association between epilepsy and attempted suicide.
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چکیده
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 poisoning.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 43 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1980