Suicide by prisoners. National clinical survey.

摘要: Background The number of suicides in prison has increased over recent years. This is the first study to describe clinical care a national sample suicides. Aims To and social circumstances self-inflicted deaths among prisoners. Method A survey based on 2-year prisoners. Detailed information was collected from governors health staff. Results There were 172 deaths: 85 (49%; 95% CI 42-57) prisoners remand; 55 (32%; 25-39) occurred within 7 days reception into prison. commonest method hanging or self-strangulation (92%; 88-96). total 110 (72%; 65-79) had history mental disorder. primary diagnosis drug dependence (39, 27%; 20-35). Eighty-nine (57%; 49-64) symptoms suggestive disorder at prison. Conclusions Suicide prevention measures should be concentrated period immediately following Because suicide, removal potential ligature points cells priority.