Emergency Department Visits
Overall Trend
- In 2017, there were 137 emergency department visits for injuries due to intentional self-harm among Chatham-Kent residents.
- The rate was 160.6 (133.4, 187.7) per 100,000 which was not significantly different than the rate of 154.9 (152.6, 157.1) per 100,000 for Ontario.
- Over time, rates for the province have remained stable while rates for Chatham-Kent have fluctuated, showing an increasing trend in most recent years.
Age-standardized rate of ED visits due to intentional self-harm, Chatham-Kent and Ontario, 2003-2017
By Age Group
- Those between the ages of 10 to 19 had significantly higher rates of emergency department visits due to intentional self-harm compared to any other age group.
- Those between the ages of 20 to 44 experienced the second highest rates, significantly higher than older age groups.
Rate of ED visits due to intentional self-harm, by age, Chatham-Kent and Ontario, 2017
By Sex
- Ontario females experienced significantly higher rates than Ontario males. A similar trend was observed for Chatham-Kent, however the difference between sexes was not significant.
Age-standardized rate of ED visits due to intentional self-harm, by sex, Chatham-Kent, Ontario and Sub-regions, 2017
Hospitalizations
Overall Trend
- In 2017, there were 71 hospitalizations for injuries due to intentional self-harm among Chatham-Kent residents.
- The rate was 82.6 (63.1, 102.1) per 100,000 which was not significantly different than the rate of 71.1 (69.6, 72.6) per 100,000 for Ontario.
- Over time, rates for the province have remained stable while rates for Chatham-Kent have fluctuated, showing an increasing trend in most recent years.
Age-standardized hospitalization rate for injuries due to intentional self-harm, Chatham-Kent and Ontario, 2003-2017
By Age Group
- Under the age of 75, hospitalization rates decreased significantly with increasing age for Ontarians. A similar trend was seen for Chatham-Kent, however the differences between age groups were not significant.
Hospitalization rate for injuries due to intentional self-harm, by age, Chatham-Kent, Ontario and Sub-regions, 2017
By Sex
- Ontario females experienced significantly higher hospitalization rates compared to Ontario males. A similar trend was seen for Chatham-Kent, however the differences between sexes was not significant.
- The rate for Chatham-Kent males was significantly higher than Ontario males.
Age-standardized hospitalization rate for injuries due to intentional self-harm, by sex, Chatham-Kent and Ontario, 2017
Mortality
Overall Trend
- In 2015, there were 15 deaths from injuries due to self-harm among Chatham-Kent residents.
- The mortality rate was 16.0 (7.7, 24.2) per 100,000 which was not significantly different than the rate of 10.8 (10.3, 11.4) per 100,000 for Ontario.
- Over time, rates for the province have remained stable while rates for Chatham-Kent have fluctuated, showing an increase in most recent years.
Age-standardized mortality rate for injuries due to intentional self-harm, Chatham-Kent and Ontario, 2003-2015
By Age
- Ontarians between the ages of 45 and 64 experienced significantly higher rates compared to other age groups.
Mortality rate for injuries due to intentional self-harm, by age, Chatham-Kent and Ontario, 2015
By Sex
- Ontario males experienced significantly higher mortality rates than Ontario females. A similar trend was observed for Chatham-Kent, however the difference between sexes was not significant.
Age-standardized mortality rate for injuries due to intentional self-harm, by sex, Chatham-Kent and Ontario, 2015
