Changes in the pattern of deliberate self-poisoning presenting at Craigavon Area Hospital: 1976, 1986 and 1991.
Deliberate self-poisoning presenting at Craigavon Area Hospital in 1991 was examined and compared to the years 1976 and 1986. Self-poisoning has not declined over the 15 year period 1976-1991. The reduction in the use of benzodiazepines, and increase in paracetamol, previously reported, continues. Possible reasons for this are examined, in relation to local and national drug prescribing.
Quigley
N
N
Craigavon Area Hospital, Co. Armagh.
Galloway
R
R
Kelly
C
C
D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000506:poisoning; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / Q000506:poisoning; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000506:poisoning; D002648:Child; D062787:Drug Overdose / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009660:Northern Ireland / Q000453:epidemiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends*
D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D000082:Acetaminophen