@article{ref1,
title="Carbon monoxide suicide by charcoal-burning: a case report and review of the literature",
journal="Pan African medical journal",
year="2021",
author="Nouma, Youssef",
volume="40",
number="",
pages="e190-e190",
abstract="Charcoal burning (CB) suicide is an old method that revived and has clearly become prevalent across several countries, as considered &quot;soft&quot; and &quot;painless&quot;. This alarming spread is induced by the contagious effect of suicidal behaviors. Internet and suicide web forums may play, unfortunately, a crucial role in promoting this suicide's method. In this paper, we present the first documented case of CB suicide in Tunisia and probably in all African countries. Thereupon, we report a case of a young man suicide and we detail the forensic investigation findings. In order to prevent a potential epidemic spread, this form of suicide should require further attention not only in regions where it is already recognized but also in countries where it is not yet prevalent.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1937-8688",
doi="10.11604/pamj.2021.40.190.22783",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2021.40.190.22783"
}