Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10511851 | Journal of Adolescent Health | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
To assess the impact of the Austrian firearm legislation (1997) on adolescent suicides, we investigated time trends in youth suicide prevalence (1986-2006) with Poisson regression. A temporary increase in firearm suicides after the reform was observed, followed by a continuous decrease. The hypothesis that media reporting triggered the short-term backlash effect is discussed.
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Authors
Thomas M.D., Benedikt M.Sc., Arno M.Phil., Nestor D. M.D., Martin D.Sc., D.M.Sc., Ph.D., Kanita M.D., Elmar M.D., Gernot M.D.,