Pattern and Trend of Deliberate Self‐Harm in Western Nepal

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Subba, Sonu H. and Binu, Valsalakumari S. and Menezes, Ritesh G. and Kanchan, Tanuj and Arun, Mohanram and Patil, Rajkumar and Pant, Sadip and Saha, Archana and De, Asis and Rana, Manu S. (2009) Pattern and Trend of Deliberate Self‐Harm in Western Nepal. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 54 (3). pp. 704-707. ISSN 0022-1198

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Abstract

Retrospective analysis of 173 deliberate self-harm (DSH) cases in Nepal (2002–2005). Majority female (over two-thirds); 60% aged 15–24 years. Poisoning most common method (89.6%), mostly organophosphates. Cases peaked May–July, with increasing trend over 3 years. Highlights psychological, social impact and limitations in Nepal. © 2009 American Academy of Forensic Sciences. © 2009 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Medicine > Psychiatry and Mental Health
Divisions: Medicine > Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry > Medicine
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Last Modified: 10 Dec 2025 07:08
URI: https://vmuir.mosys.org/id/eprint/4396

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