Project

The epidemiology of suicide attempts in Flanders

Code
174S00110
Duration
01 January 2011 → 31 December 2012
Funding
Regional and community funding: various
Research disciplines
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Public health care
    • Public health sciences
    • Public health services
Keywords
rates epidemiology prevention attempted suicide monitoring study
 
Project description

By standardized monitoring forms (IPEO and KIPEO) the epidemiological trends about the incidence of suicide attempts and the characteristics of suicide attempters are assessed in the A&E departments of the participating Flemish General Hospitals. Policy relevant information for the care and prevention of suicide attempters is provided