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[Suicide with cesium-137].
Psychiatrie, Neurologie, Und Medizinische Psychologie
|February 1, 1978
Summary
This report details the first suicide case in Bulgaria using a radioactive substance, cesium-137. The fatal incident involved localized irradiation, leading to severe injury and death.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Radiology
- Forensic Medicine
Background:
- Suicide remains a significant public health concern.
- The use of radioactive substances in suicides is exceptionally rare.
- Understanding motivations and methods in unusual suicide cases is crucial for prevention.