Table 3 Rates for intentional self-poisoning (per 100,000 population) – for any type of substances including pesticides
From: Characteristics of non-fatal self-poisoning in Sri Lanka: a systematic review
Authors | Period of study (Year) | Area studied | Rates of self-poisoning by ingestion of any type of substance |
|---|---|---|---|
Senewiratne et al. 1974 [18] | 1971-2 | Kandy region | 26.2 /100,000**of which 82% due to intentional self-poisoning. |
Hettiarachchi et al. 1989 [17] | 1986-87 | Galle region | 54.7/100,000 (all due to intentional self-poisoning) |
Van Der Hoek et al. 2006 [9] | 1990-2002 Rate for year 2002 | Southern Sri Lanka | 318 per 100,000*of which 64% were due to intentional self-poisoning 350/100,000**of which 64% were due to intentional self-poisoning |
Manuel et al. 2008 [8] | 2002 | Southern Sri Lanka | 315/100,000 (all due to intentional self-poisoning). |