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

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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.

Jennifer A. Hoffmann, Matt Hall, Doug Lorenz, Jay Berry

The Journal of Pediatrics, 238, 282-289

11/2021

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Children and youth · Emergency department and urgent care services · Hospitals · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Suicide and suicide prevention