Abstract
Objective: To analyze the prevalence of self-inflicted violence and suicide in Brazil, tracing causes, management, prevention and post-incident care to avoid recurrences. Methods: Cross-sectional, descriptive study, using epidemiological data, associated with narrative review. The information was obtained from DATASUS, in the subsections Information System for Notifiable Diseases (SINAN) and Information System on Mortality (SIM). Results: In cases of self-inflicted violence, there is predominance of females (68.21%) and the population aged 20-29 (23.45%). The male population accounts for 78.95% of deaths. The highest number of deaths was between 20-29 years (22.40%) and half were white (50%). Discussion: The increase in the number of self-extermination among young people was related to the socioeconomic situation. Males use more irreversible instruments and weapons, resulting in higher death rates. In patients with a suicide attempt, the health team needs to be notified of the risk of suicide and attention has to be increased during periods of shift changes. Conclusion: Males have a higher mortality rate, the race variable needs more studies about the Brazilian reality. Adequate care is essential with systematic training of health professionals, in addition to the complete completion of death forms.