Table 1 Distribution of poisonings leading to hospitalization and death by intent and demographic characteristics in Sweden (2006–2016)
Characteristics | Intentional n = 24 964 | Unintentional n = 12 149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
n | % | n | % | |
Sex | ||||
Men | 11 053 | 44.3 | 6187 | 50.9 |
Women | 13 911 | 55.7 | 5962 | 49.1 |
Age (in years) | ||||
50—64 | 15 909 | 63.2 | 4764 | 39.2 |
65—79 | 6260 | 25.0 | 3981 | 32.8 |
80—100 | 2795 | 11.2 | 3404 | 28.0 |
Marital status | ||||
Married | 7753 | 31.1 | 3881 | 32.0 |
Unmarried | 17 156 | 68.9 | 8243 | 68.0 |
Baby boomer | ||||
Yes | 15 729 | 65.6 | 4920 | 43.6 |
No | 8247 | 34.4 | 6355 | 56.4 |