Joinpoint analyses of rates on hospital-recorded deliberate self-harm: an update on Danish national trends.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Deliberate self-harm (DSH) is a public health concern and the high rates among adolescents and females warrant continuous monitoring. The aim of this study was to determine trends in DSH rates by gender and age in Denmark during 2000-2021 using joinpoint regression analysis.

Methods

A cohort design was applied to national register data on all individuals aged 10 + years living in Denmark during 2000-2021. DSH episodes were identified in somatic and psychiatric hospital data. Sex- and age-specific incidence rates (IR) were calculated by calendar years. Using joinpoint regression analyses, segments of change and their annual percent change (APC) were identified.

Results

The highest DSH rates were observed for males and females aged 19-24 years with IRs of 1

SUBMITTER: Morthorst BR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11870884 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature