Annals of epidemiology
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Annals of epidemiology · Sep 2006
Correlation between incidences of self-inflicted burns and means of inbreeding coefficients, an ecologic study.
The aim of the study is to obtain more insight into the possible association between consanguinity and the incidence of deliberate self-burning. ⋯ In addition to other factors, consanguineous marriage may be a risk factor that influences the incidence of suicidal burns in a population.