Table 1 The age distribution of male and female poisoned patients admitted September 2008 – January 2010 to hospitals in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka
From: Changing epidemiologic patterns of deliberate self poisoning in a rural district of Sri Lanka
Age groups | Males n (%) | Females n (%) |
|---|---|---|
12 - 19 | 318 (17.1) | 782 (40.1) |
20 – 29 | 626 (33.9) | 738 (38.0) |
30 – 39 | 357 (19.3) | 250 (12.9) |
40 – 49 | 306 (16.6) | 110 (5.7 ) |
50 - 59 | 169 (9.1) | 41 (2.1) |
60 & Above | 73 (4.0) | 22 (1.1) |
Total | 1849 | 1943 |