A case report on attempted suicide by hanging of an adolescent girl

Authors

  • Kashyap Narsingh Shakya Professor;Department of Pediatrics, Kathmandu Medical College, Sinamangal, Kathmandu
  • Anwesh Bhatta Lecturer; Department of Pediatrics, Kathmandu Medical College, Sinamangal, Kathmandu
  • Bikash Bhandari Second year MD Resident; Department of Pediatrics, Kathmandu Medical College, Sinamangal, Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jkmc.v6i2.19808

Keywords:

Adolescent, Attempted suicide, Hanging, Preventable

Abstract

Suicidal attempt by hanging is a growing problem during adolescence. Globally, 8.5 % of all deaths among young people is accounted for by suicide. It is preventable, provided the risk factors and pre-suicidal behavior are identified for averting such a tragic happening. Pediatricians have crucial role to play in this.

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Published

2018-05-05

How to Cite

Shakya, K. N., Bhatta, A., & Bhandari, B. (2018). A case report on attempted suicide by hanging of an adolescent girl. Journal of Kathmandu Medical College, 6(2), 78–80. https://doi.org/10.3126/jkmc.v6i2.19808

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Case Reports