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Youth Self-Injury Visits Rise Annually

A meta-analysis in 12 high-income countries found increasing health care encounters for self-injury among patients aged 24 years and younger, with steeper rises among female patients.

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A systematic review and meta-analysis has found that health care encounters for self-injury among patients aged 24 and younger increased by approximately 4% annually from 2000 to 2024, with females showing a sharper increase than males (3.6% vs. 1.2%). Analyzed data from 42 studies covering more than 234 million patients across 12 OECD countries revealed a significant rise in both healthcare visits for self-injury and self-reported cases, suggesting the influence of factors such as social media. The investigation calls for targeted prevention strategies to address this growing concern.

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Youth Self-Injury Visits Rise Annually

  • by Kerri Miller

  • March 19, 2026

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