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Suicide incidence by years since diagnosis
| Time since diagnosis (years) | Suicides (number) | Person-years accrued | SMR (95% CI)* | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 5 | 33 | 23,568 | 10.75 (9.19–12.61) | < 0.001 |
| > 5 to 10 | 5 | 34,901 | 1.10 (0.70–1.71) | 0.719 |
| > 10 to 15 | 6 | 35,094 | 1.31 (0.88–2.00) | 0.258 |
| > 15 to 30 | 8 | 51,531 | 1.19 (0.76–1.80) | 0.488 |
SMR = standardized mortality ratio; *reference population is the age-, gender-, and race-adjusted general US population from 1970 to 2013.
