More teenagers are poisoning themselves in suicide attempts

There was a more than twofold increase in the rate of suspected self-poisoning suicide cases between 2011 and 2018, according to a new studythat looked at more than 1.6 million such cases. Here’s what else you need to know:

• Overall trends: Cases of suicide attempts by self-poisoning doubled in those aged 10-18 between 2011 and 2018, rising from around 39,000 to more than 78,000.
• Gender: More girls than boys attempted suicide by self-poisoning. The rate of intentional attempts among girls 10-18 also steadily increased from 2011-2018.
• Outcomes: The number of serious outcomes — including death and hospitalizations — as a result of the poisoning increased 235% between 2000 and 2018, and more than 1,400 children died.