Characterization of suicide attempts by exogenous substances

AbstractThis study presents the profile of suicide attempts by exogenous intoxication in Barra do Garças, state of Mato Grosso, from January 2008 to December 2013. This is a cross-sectional, retrospective and descriptive epidemiological study. Data were collected from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN). A total of 164 cases of suicide attempt by exogenous intoxication were registered. The most frequent toxic agents were drugs (50%) and pesticides (26.2%). Suicide attempts were more frequent among females (71.1%) and adults (81%). Information about the rational use of drugs, greater control over the sale of pesticides, and the implementation of social programs to support and care for victims could contribute to the reduction of cases.