[Suicide due to carbon monoxide poisoning-trends and preventive measures].
To lessen the number of suicide is a nationwide problem in Japan. Recently, suicide due to carbon monoxide poisoning with charcoal burning is increased. The information on this method seems to have spread via suicide-related websites. In addition, there are concerns about drugs and illegal substances that can be bought obtained via the internet. In Japan, the establishment of a voluntary internet guideline in 2005 was effective to save the lives of the persons with suicidal ideations.
Hitosugi
Masahito
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Department of Legal Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine. hitosugi@dokkyomed.ac.jp
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002249:Carbon Monoxide Poisoning / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007564:Japan / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013405:Suicide / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000092864:Suicide Prevention