To determine the factors underlying suicide in Akita prefecture, a questionnaire survey was conducted among members of the Akita Prefectural Medical Association (APMA), regarding suicide cases they attended. During the investigation period (1 July 2001-30 June 2002), the total number of suicide cases was 243 (138 completed, 105 attempted). Significant differences were identified between complet...

Background: Intentional insulin overdose either in people with diabetes or without can be used to attempt suicide. Massive administration may result coma and unexplained hypoglycemia. In this study, we aim at reviewing the demographic data of suicidal cases, relation psychiatric illness dying by suicide attempting using insulin, route outcome, post-mortem findings co...