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Emergency Department Visits for Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm in Rural and Urban Youth

Description
Presents a study comparing rates of emergency room visits among youth aged 5 to 19 for suicidal ideation and/or self-harm in rural and urban areas. Breaks down data by age, household income, and rural-urban hospital status, among other measures.
Author(s)
Jennifer A. Hoffmann, Matt Hall, Doug Lorenz, Jay Berry
Citation
The Journal of Pediatrics, 238, 282-289
Date
11/2021
Tagged as
Children and youth · Emergency department and urgent care services · Hospitals · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Suicide and suicide prevention