https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/570994
Title: | Means restriction for suicide prevention | Authors: | Yip, Paul S F Caine, Eric Yousuf, Saman SHU-SEN CHANG KEVIN CHIEN-CHANG WU Chen, Ying-Yeh |
Issue Date: | 23-Jun-2012 | Publisher: | Elsevier B.V. | Journal Volume: | 379 | Journal Issue: | 9834 | Start page/Pages: | 2393 | Source: | The Lancet | Abstract: | Limitation of access to lethal methods used for suicide--so-called means restriction--is an important population strategy for suicide prevention. Many empirical studies have shown that such means restriction is effective. Although some individuals might seek other methods, many do not; when they do, the means chosen are less lethal and are associated with fewer deaths than when more dangerous ones are available. We examine how the spread of information about suicide methods through formal and informal media potentially affects the choices that people make when attempting to kill themselves. We also discuss the challenges associated with implementation of means restriction and whether numbers of deaths by suicide are reduced. |
URI: | https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/570994 | ISSN: | 01406736 | DOI: | 10.1016/S0140-6736(12)60521-2 | SDG/Keyword: | human; lethality; means restriction; means substitution; mortality; prevention and control; priority journal; review; social media; suicide |
Appears in Collections: | 醫學教育暨生醫倫理學科所 |
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