Table 5.
Odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals (CI) for death being classified as suicide compared to undetermined intent, by demographic background variables
| Variable | Odds ratios (95% CI) |
|---|---|
|
Sex | |
| Women |
Ref |
| Men |
1.13 (1.07-1.18) |
|
Age group | |
| 15-24 |
Ref |
| 25-44 |
0.73 (0.66-0.80) |
| 45-64 |
0.61 (0.56-0.67) |
| 65+ |
0.89 (0.80-0.98) |
|
Time period | |
| 1987-1992 |
Ref |
| 1993-1999 |
1.17 (1.10-1.25) |
| 2000-2005 |
1.42 (1.32-1.53) |
| 2006-2011 |
1.34 (1.25-1.44) |
|
Country of birth | |
| Sweden |
Ref |
| Other |
0.77 (0.72-0.82) |
|
Marital status | |
| Married |
Ref |
| Divorced |
0.50 (0.47-0.53) |
| Unmarried |
0.52 (0.48-0.56) |
| Widow | 0.70 (0.63-0.77) |