Table 2

Predictors of death within 1 month of ED attendance

Univariate analysis
OR95% CIp Value
Unemployed at final attendance1.630.78 to 3.440.20
Primary diagnosis of drug dependence5.710.58 to 56.610.10
History of violent behaviour1.540.63 to 3.770.35
History of alcohol misuse2.891.33 to 6.29<0.01
History of drug misuse2.080.96 to 4.510.06
Frequent ED attendance2.571.15 to 5.740.02
Final attendance for psychological reasons including self-harm2.240.94 to 5.310.06