Intentional Injury and the Risk of Subsequent Hospitalization for Attempted Suicide

Trauma patients are at increased risk of suicidal behavior. The association between assault injury and subsequent suicidal behavior relative to unintentional injury remains under-studied. This study hypothesized that trauma patients with assault injuries would demonstrate greater risk of subsequent suicide attempt hospitalization compared to patients with unintentional injury.Trauma patients hospitalized in Washington State were identified via...