Risk of Suicide in Patients With Traumatic Injuries

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Authors

Anders Johan Orland Rasmussen · University of Oslo

Trond Nordseth · Oslo University Hospital

Jo S Stenehjem · Norwegian Institute of Public Health

Jon Michael Gran · University of Oslo

Lars Lien · University of Inland Norway

Leiv Arne Rosseland · Oslo University Hospital

Abstract

In this cohort study of patients in Norway discharged alive after critical injury, a 9-fold increased risk of suicide after 2 years was observed. These findings suggest that follow-up is warranted for possible psychological distress in this patient group.

Topics & Keywords

Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Gun Ownership and Violence Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Network Open

Volume 9, Issue 1, pp. e2554168-e2554168

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.54168

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