Sociodemographic Characteristics at Index Self-Harm Episode
| Characteristic | Self-Harm Cohort, No. (%) (n = 30,017) | Comparison Cohort, No. (%) (n = 600,258) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 12,390 (41.3) | 247,746 (41.3) |
| Female | 17,627 (58.7) | 352,512 (58.7) |
| Age-group, y | ||
| 15–24 | 11,876 (39.6) | 237,470 (39.6) |
| 25–34 | 6,028 (20.1) | 120,541 (20.1) |
| 35–44 | 6,132 (20.4) | 122,665 (20.4) |
| 45–54 | 3,995 (13.3) | 79,869 (13.3) |
| 55–64 | 1,986 (6.6) | 39,696 (6.6) |
| Index of Multiple Deprivation | ||
| Quintile 1 (least deprived) | 3,359 (11.2) | 67,174 (11.2) |
| Quintile 2 | 6,023 (20.1) | 120,452 (20.1) |
| Quintile 3 | 5,571 (18.6) | 111,412 (18.6) |
| Quintile 4 | 7,305 (24.3) | 146,079 (24.3) |
| Quintile 5 (most deprived) | 7,759 (25.9) | 155,141 (25.9) |