TENTATIVAS DE SUICÍDIO POR INGESTÃO INTENCIONAL DE MEDICAMENTOS EM CRIANÇAS E ADOLESCENTES NO BRASIL: Análise dos casos registrados no sinan entre 2015 e 2019

The increase in suicide attempts among children and adolescents is a growing concern in Brazil, recognized as a serious public health issue. This study analyzed cases of suicide attempts by intentional medication ingestion, recorded in the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) between 2015 and 2019. Secondary data were analyzed, focusing on age group, sex, region, and state of residence. Associations between variables were assessed using ANOVA for quantitative variables and Pearson’s Chi-square for categorical variables. Results showed a predominance of cases among females (72%), mainly in adolescents aged 15 to 19, although boys had higher completion rates. The Southeast and South regions had the highest number of records, while Tocantins and Paraná showed the highest coefficients per 100,000 inhabitants. Factors such as psychiatric disorders, early use of alcohol and drugs, and feelings of loneliness were identified as significant risks, whereas socioeconomic conditions showed no significant correlation. The findings highlight the need for public policies focused on mental health prevention and care, prioritizing early interventions, specific territorial planning, and training of primary care professionals to identify risk and protective factors. Raising awareness among policymakers, health professionals, and society about proper case reporting is essential to mitigate the impact of this issue.