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[Suicide with cesium-137].

B Vassileva, I Kruschkov

    Psychiatrie, Neurologie, Und Medizinische Psychologie
    |February 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    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.

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    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.