Charcoal-burning

Charcoal-burning suicide is a method of suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning. This method originated in Hong Kong in the late 1990s and has since spread to various other regions in East Asia and beyond. The act involves burning charcoal in a closed room or a confined space, leading to the production of a significant amount of carbon monoxide, which displaces oxygen, leading to hypoxia and eventually death.

History

Charcoal-burning suicide became a trend in Hong Kong in 1998. The method was reported to have been popularized by media reports. The trend later spread to other regions in East Asia, and eventually to various countries around the world.

Method

The method involves burning charcoal in a closed room or a confined space. The burning process produces a significant amount of carbon monoxide. This gas displaces oxygen in the room, leading to hypoxia and eventually death. The process is often painless, which may contribute to its choice as a method of suicide.

Prevention

Efforts to prevent charcoal-burning suicides include public education about the dangers of carbon monoxide and the importance of seeking help for mental health issues. In some regions, restrictions have been placed on the sale of charcoal.

See also

• Suicide methods
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
• Mental health

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