Citation

Marcolan JF. Rev. Bras. Enferm. 2018; 71(Suppl 5): 2343-2347.

Affiliation

Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Paulista School of Nursing. São Paulo, Brazil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Associacao Brasilerira de Enfermagem)

DOI

10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0256

PMID

30365803

Abstract

The object is to reflect on the need for effective implementation of a surveillance program of suicidal behavior and of the causal and intervening factors of suicide, as well as to training and qualification of health professionals about this topic, and the profile of the individual with suicidal behavior. Suicidal behavior is public health serious, global problem and it should be faced in a consensual way by public administrators, professionals and population. Suicide is a real, current catastrophe and a kind of death that can be avoided.

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