Year: 1971 Source: Clinical Pediatrics, v.10, no.7, (July 1971), p.414-417 SIEC No: 19820648

As this penetrating survey indicates, the need is for long term followup of self poisoning of children & adolescents. We must learn more about the incidence of repeated ingestions, drug abuse, suicide attempts, completed suicide & incapacitating disorders of personality & behavior.