Population-based study reveals increased suicide risk after self-harm in older adults and females, suggesting targeted intervention is needed.
In both the primary care and secondary care datasets, the one-year relative suicide risk following self-harm was high, which is consistent with previous studies. The increased risk of suicide mortality following self-harm in older individuals and females may inform risk-stratification after a self-harm event.
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