Characteristic | Accidental overdose (n = 13) | Suicidal overdose (n = 80) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | |||
Mean ± SD | 35.4 ± 21.84 | 27 ± 15 | < 0.05 |
Median | 36 | 26 | |
Range | 1–88 | 12–75 | |
Sex (n) | 0.06 | ||
Female | 5 | 54 | |
Male | 8 | 26 | |
Race (n) | NS | ||
Asian | 0 | 5 | |
African American | 3 | 13 | |
Hispanic | 0 | 8 | |
White | 10 | 54 | |
Chronic alcohol abuse (n [%]) | 5 (39) | 15 (18) | 0.10 |
Concurrent intoxication (n [%]) | 3 (23) | 36 (45) | 0.20 |