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. 1999 Apr 10;318(7189):972–977. doi: 10.1136/bmj.318.7189.972

Table 3.

Modelled percentage change in presentation rates for self poisoning after broadcast of index episode of Casualty by patients’ age, sex, and type of drug

Age of patients (years) by type of drug used Percentage change in presentation rates in 3 weeks after broadcast compared with 3 weeks before
Males Females
Paracetamol:
 <25 4 14
 25-34 14 25
 >34 4 14
Other substances:
 <25 6 16
 25-34 −20 −12
 >34 6 16