Table 1 Eligible patient characteristics at the acute emergency centre visit
Total (n = 4847) | Male (n = 3577) | Female (n = 1270) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age | 0.836 | |||
Up to 35 years | 3235 (67%) | 2381 (67%) | 848 (67%) | |
Older than 35 years | 1601 (33%) | 1185 (33%) | 416 (33%) | |
Injured | 3104 (64%) | 2434 (68%) | 670 (53%) | < 0.001 |
Intentional (assault) | 2188 (45%) | 1780 (50%) | 408 (32%) | < 0.001 |
Unintentional (falls, cuts etc.) | 581 (12%) | 429 (12%) | 152 (12%) | 0.988 |
Road traffic crashes | 217 (5%) | 174 (5%) | 43 (3%) | 0.029 |
Self-harm | 92 (2%) | 30 (1%) | 62 (5%) | < 0.001 |
Alcohol use only | 3300 (68%) | 2243 (63%) | 1057 (83%) | < 0.001 |
Illicit drug use only | 894 (18%) | 754 (21%) | 140 (11%) | < 0.001 |
Alcohol and drug use | 653 (14%) | 580 (16%) | 73 (6%) | < 0.001 |