Glossary of terms

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  • Data

    Statistics that inform on specific aspects of suicide, such as rates and trends of suicide and suicide attempts. Data collection can also be a means of monitoring service arrangements, such as post-discharge follow-up or outcomes.
  • Deliberate self-harm

    Any behaviours causing destruction or alteration of body tissues, with or without the intent to die. It includes self-injury, attempted suicide and other forms of intentional injury to self.
  • Distal factors

    See risk factors.
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