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. 2006 Oct;12(5):338–343. doi: 10.1136/ip.2005.011171

Table 2 Primary poisoning agent(s) by intent of death in Utah, 2002 (up to two identified per death).

Primary poisoning agent Unintentional (n = 41) Suicide (n = 87) Undetermined (n = 84)
n % n % n %
Street/recreational drugs 17 41% 2 2% 33 39%
Alcohol 7 17% 6 7% 10 12%
Pharmacy—prescription 21 51% 54 62% 52 62%
Pharmacy—over the counter 2 5% 8 9% 1 1%
Carbon monoxide or other gas 0 0% 29 33% 2 2%
Other poison or unspecified 1 2% 2 2% 1 1%