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. 2022 Mar 25;7:832497. doi: 10.3389/fsoc.2022.832497

Table 6.

Comparison of methods of self-harm between Eastern and Western nations.

Method of self-harm Eastern nations (n = 5a) Western nations (n = 9a)
Skin mutilation 80% (n = 4) 100% (n = 9)
Burning 60% (n = 3) 78% (n = 7)
Poisoning 75% (n = 3) 11% (n = 1)
Overdose 100% (n = 4) 44% (n = 4)
Impact 80% (n = 4) 67% (n = 6)
Asphyxiation 75% (n = 3) 22% (n = 2)
a

Number of journal articles.