Epidemiology of suicide in 10-19 years old in southern Iran, 2011-2016: A population-based study on 6720 cases

摘要

Objective: Globally, suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people. Although completed suicide is rare before puberty, the incidence of adolescent suicide has increased significantly at the late ages of 10-19. Hence, this study investigates the adolescent suicide, aged 10-19, in southern Iran.