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.