Deliberate self-poisoning in France: A nationwide analysis of 927,945 suicide attempt hospitalizations from 2013 to 2022

Key Points

• Self-poisoning incidents have significantly increased among diverse demographic groups across France.
• The analysis involved 927,945 hospitalizations over a nine-year period from 2013 to 2022.
• Observational analysis of hospital records highlights the rising mental health crisis throughout the nation.
• Findings suggest the need for enhanced mental health interventions to address the growing issue of self-poisoning.