Citation

Carley S, Hamilton M. Emerg. Med. J. 2004; 21(6): 716-717.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/emj.2004.019703

PMID

15496706

PMCID

PMC1726490

Abstract

A short cut review was carried out to establish whether the risk of suicide and parasuicide increases at Christmas. Fifteen papers were found using the reported search, of which six presented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The author, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes, results and study weaknesses of these best papers are tabulated. A clinical bottom line is stated.

Language: en

Keywords

Emergency Medical Services; Holidays; Humans; Incidence; Seasons; Suicide; Suicide, Attempted