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Between 1962 and 1970, the male parasuicide (attempted suicide) rate in Edinburgh has doubled, and the rate for women shows a 70 per cent increase (Kreitman, 1972). Of those who are admitted following a parasuicidal act a substantial proportion are readmitted—approximately 15 per cent within 12 months and 25 per cent within three years. Parasuicide is a sign of severe distress, and repetition indicates that the distress has not been adequately alleviated. A means of early identification of the potential repeaters would be valuable.
Buglass et al. (Sat,) studied this question.