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Risk factors for suicide in prisons: a systematic review and meta-analysis

By Shaoling Zhong

Rates of suicide among people in prison are elevated compared with people of similar age and sex who are living in the community. Improving assessments and interventions to reduce suicide risk requires updated evidence on risk factors. We aimed to examine risk factors associated with suicide in prisoners.

United Kingdom, Lancet Public Health. 2020, 11pg