Can you die from strangling yourself

The CDC does not think publicity caused by the report will lead to more children trying the practice, Toblin said. Death or serious injury can occur if strangulation is prolonged. Nonfatal consequences may include brain damage, seizures, hemorrhages of the eyes, or concussions and fractures due to falls after losing consciousness, the CDC said. With official records of choking game deaths lacking, the CDC said it relied on news media accounts of deaths.

The earliest reported death was in , and three or fewer deaths were identified annually through The CDC said 22 deaths were identified in , 35 in and nine in The report described two deaths.

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