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Suicide in adults released from prison in Queensland, Australia: a cohort study.

Authors :
Spittal, Matthew J.
Forsyth, Simon
Pirkis, Jane
Alati, Rosa
Kinner, Stuart A.
Source :
Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Oct2014, Vol. 68 Issue 10, p993-998. 6p. 3 Charts, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses the research on the risk of opioid overdose death with the risk of suicide in a cohort of adults released from prison in Queensland, Australia over a 14-year-period. It examines risk factors for suicide in the cohort, and make comparisons with the general population. It concludes that the rate of suicide in adults released from prison is similar to the rate of drug-related deaths.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0143005X
Volume :
68
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
97968838
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2014-204295