Social and Cultural Factors Leading to Suicide Attempt via Organophosphate Poisoning in Nepal

Organophosphates are commonly used in rural, agricultural communities worldwide. Poisoning in Nepal is commonly a result of suicide attempt via ingestion with a mortality rate of 41 times higher than in the United States even after appropriate treatment. The patient discussed in this case is a 46-ye...

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Main Authors: Christine Licata, Lawrence Liu, Dale Mole, Jonathon Thorp, Rajesh Chand, Sabin Chaulagain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Psychiatry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/7681309