Table 2.
Suicide incidence by anatomic site of cancer
| Anatomic site | Suicide rate* | SMR (95% CI)† | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper limb | 33 | 2.50 (1.81–3.38) | < 0.001 |
| Lower limb | 31 | 2.40 (1.74–3.29) | < 0.001 |
| Skull and face | 26 | 1.96 (1.37–2.74) | < 0.001 |
| Vertebral column | 38 | 2.89 (2.13–3.83) | < 0.001 |
| Rib, sternum, clavicle | 18 | 1.35 (0.88–2.00) | 0.205 |
| Pelvic bones | 36 | 2.75 (2.00–3.65) | < 0.001 |
| Spinal cord | 34 | 2.62 (1.94–3.55) | < 0.001 |
| Other site | 34 | 2.59 (1.87–3.47) | < 0.001 |
| All sites | 32 | 2.43 (1.58–3.28) | < 0.001 |
SMR = standardized mortality ratio; *per 100,000 person-years; †reference population is the age-, gender-, and race-adjusted general US population from 1970 to 2013.