Patterns of intentional overdoses in young patients: a retrospective cohort study in Québec, Canada (2020-2022)
Accessibility likely explains the substances used in self-harm, with both over-the-counter and prescribed medications frequently involved. It is crucial to promote prevention messages to physicians, pharmacists and parents on safely storing a minimum amount of medication at home and assisting children in managing their medication.
Authors
- Caroline Sirois (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3294-7883)
- Audrée Elliott
- Maude St-Onge
- Isabelle Bilodeau
Institutions
- Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean (CA)
- Institut National de Santé Publique du Québec (CA)
- Institut Universitaire en Santé Mentale de Québec (CA)
- Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal (CA)
- Centres Intégré Universitaires de Santé et de Services Sociaux (CA)
- Université Laval (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Paediatrics & Child Health
- Published
- 2025-03-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/pxaf017
- Primary Topic
- Poisoning and overdose treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00