Abstract
Reports of deliberate self-harm (DSH) are rare from Pakistan where psychotropic drugs can be obtained 'over the counter'. A retrospective analysis of 382 index cases presenting to a university hospital in Karachi showed self-poisoning with benzodiazepines as the most common method, followed by organophosphate insecticides. Salicylates and non-opiate analgesics were significantly absent from our series. Implications of these findings are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 367-368 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Psychiatric Bulletin |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1996 |