Table 1.
Characteristics of suicide victims.
| Group and subject | Age (yrs) | Race | Gender | PMI (hr) | Cause of death | Drug toxicity (at the time of death) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide | ||||||
| 1 | 53 | White | Male | 23 | Jumping | None |
| 2 | 24 | White | Male | 7 | GSW | Ethanol |
| 3 | 36 | White | Female | 10 | GSW | Butalbital, Diphenhydramine, Acetaminophen |
| 4 | 38 | White | Male | 24 | Drug overdose | Ethanol, Diphenhydramine |
| 5 | 46 | White | Female | 16 | Drug overdose | Nortriptyline |
| 6 | 44 | White | Female | 11 | Drug overdose | Nortriptyline |
| 7 | 22 | Black | Female | 16 | Drug overdose | Propranolol |
| 8 | 46 | White | Female | 21 | Drug overdose | Amitriptyline, Desipramine, Ethanol |
| 9 | 43 | White | Male | 12 | Drug overdose | Acetaminophen, Propoxyphen |
| 10 | 27 | White | Male | 24 | GSW | None |
| 11 |
36 |
White |
Female |
18 |
GSW |
None |
| Mean | 38.2 | 17.3 | ||||
| SD | 9.9 | 6.8 |
ASCVD = atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; GSW = gunshot wound