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Methods of attempted suicide and suicide in conscription cohort
| Suicide methods | Index attempt | Suicide |
|---|---|---|
| N = 1195 | N = 615 | |
| N (%) | N (%) | |
| Non-violent method | ||
| Poisoning | 931(77.9) | 278(45.2) |
| Violent methods | ||
| Hanging, strangulation/suffocation | 37(3.1) | 149(24.3) |
| Drowning | 8(0.7) | 41(6.7) |
| Firearm | 18(1.5) | 69(11.2) |
| Cutting or piercing | 94(7.9) | 16(2.6) |
| Jumping from a height | 25(2.1) | 27(4.4) |
| Traffic | 1(0.08) | 22(3.6) |
| Other violent methods | 81(6.8) | 13(2.1) |
