Table 1.
Characteristics of ED Visits for Self-Harm, by Rural and Urban Locations
| Characteristics | Rural (unweighted n=18,845, weighted n=89,000) Weighted n (in thousands) (%) | Urban (unweighted n=99,312, weighted n=393,000) Weighted n (in thousands) (%) |
|---|---|---|
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| Age group,a years | ||
| 10–19 | 28.9 (32.4) | 125.8 (32) |
| 20–44 | 42.5 (47.6) | 182.6 (46.5) |
| 45–64 | 14.8 (16.6) | 70.1 (17.9) |
| ≥65 | 3.0 (3.4) | 14.3 (3.6) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 35.4 (39.8) | 154 (39.2) |
| Female | 53.7 (60.2) | 238.7 (60.8) |
| Mechanisma | ||
| Firearm | 1.3 (1.5) | 3.1 (0.8) |
| Suffocation | 1.3 (1.4) | 4.8 (1.2) |
| Poisoning | 53.9 (60.4) | 241.9 (61.6) |
| Cutting | 20.7 (23.3) | 91.4 (23.3) |
| Other mechanisms | 12.0 (13.4) | 51.7 (13.1) |
Data sources: NEDS, available at https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/nedsoverview.jsp.
a
The distribution between rural and urban residents was significantly different at p<0.05.
ED, Emergency Department; NEDS, National Emergency Department Sample.