Self-inflicted burns.
Suicide by self-inflicted burns is uncommon in Western cultures. The majority of patients who attempt suicide in this manner have preexisting psychiatric illness, including a history of prior suicide attempts. A history of previous self-inflicted burn is rare, however, as are further suicide attempts in survivors. In this series of 33 patients, a cultural trend can be identified, with an increased incidence among Latin women.
Hammond
J S
JS
University of Miami School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, FL 33101.
Ward
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Pereira
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002056:Burns / Q000208:ethnology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012652:Self Mutilation / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology; D012737:Sex Factors; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology