Impact of Alcohol Intoxication on Mortality and Emergency Department Resource Use in Suicidal Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In North America, suicide ranks among the top causes of death in individuals 15-60 years of age. In this study we aimed to determine whether an emergency department (ED) presentation for suicidal behaviors accompanied by acute alcohol intoxication was associated with increased six-month suicide or all-cause mortality compared to non-intoxicated presentations of suicidal behaviors.

Methods

We performed a retrospective cohort study of adults (≥ 18 years) presenting to 16 EDs in Alberta, Canada, between April 2011-March 2021. Suicidal attempt or self-harm was identified via International Classification of Diseases codes, 10th Rev, Canadian Enhancement (ICD-10-CA). Patients were classified as acutely intoxicated if they had relevant ICD-10-CA codes or a blood alcoho

SUBMITTER: Skoblenick K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12815556 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature