Table 2.
Rate Ratios for Suicide Attempts during the COVID-19 Pandemic Compared with the Prepandemic Period (Control Period).
| Crude RRs (95% CI)a | Adjusted RRs (95% CI)a | |
|---|---|---|
| Both men and women | 1.13 (1.03-1.24) | 1.13 (1.03-1.24) |
| Men | 1.18 (1.01-1.38) | 1.17 (1.00-1.37) |
| 15-24 | 1.11 (0.74-1.65) | 1.11 (0.75-1.66) |
| 25-49 | 1.28 (1.01-1.62) | 1.27 (1.00-1.60) |
| 50-64 | 0.87 (0.62-1.23) | 0.85 (0.60-1.19) |
| ≧65 | 1.50 (1.05-2.14) | 1.53 (1.07-2.18) |
| Women | 1.13 (1.00-1.27) | 1.12 (1.00-1.26) |
| 15-24 | 1.12 (0.89-1.42) | 1.12 (0.89-1.43) |
| 25-49 | 1.24 (1.05-1.47) | 1.23 (1.04-1.46) |
| 50-64 | 1.04 (0.77-1.40) | 1.02 (0.75-1.38) |
| ≧65 | 0.91 (0.64-1.29) | 0.91 (0.64-1.29) |
a The RRs were estimated in comparison with the pre-COVID-19 period (Jan 2017-Dec 2019). The RRs were estimated, adjusting for day of the week, holidays, month, and mean temperature.
CI, confidence interval; RR, rate ratio