title: Epidemiology of self-immolation.
abstract: One might categorize the method of committing suicide into fatal and non-fatal methods. One of the less recognized fatal methods of suicide is self-immolation or self-burn. In this article, a fresh look at the epidemiology of self-immolation around the world is taken. Furthermore, the case fatality rate and the prevention of suicides using self-immolation method are also discussed.
authors: Social Medicine Department, Rafsanjan Medical School, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Enghelab Sq., Rafsanjan, Iran. moeygmr2@yahoo.co.uk
authors: Mohsen
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authors: Rezaeian
mesh_terms: D002056:Burns / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D013405:Suicide / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000092864:Suicide Prevention