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. 2021 May 20;16(5):e0251938. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0251938

Table 4. Detailed summary of drug contributions to coastal suicide deaths.

Drug Category Drug Class Male (n) Female (n) Total (n) RR 95% CI p-value
Illicit Total 32 10 42 1.3 0.65–2.59 0.6
Amphetamines 11 NP NP 0.9 0.29–2.78 1
Cannabis 15 NP NP 1.22 0.41–3.63 0.61
Prescription Total 67 44 111 0.62 0.44–0.87 0.0076
Benzodiazepines/sedatives 27 16 43 0.68 0.38–1.24 0.22
Opiates (Prescription) 13 12 25 0.44 0.2–0.95 0.041
Anti-depressants 25 19 44 0.53 0.3–0.95 0.0377
Anti-psychotics 7 6 13 0.41 0.14–0.12 0.21
Other 8 0 8
None 313 118 431
Unknown 35 18 53
Total (known) 441 179 620
Grand Total 476 197 673

NP Not presented due to ethical agreements.