Table 7 Relative risk of death from harm-related conditions within 5 years of a cancer diagnosed, 1991–1995, compared to the matched general Scottish population, subdivided by history of non-fatal harm within the 10 years preceding the cancer diagnosis
Death within 5 years of cancer diagnosis, 1991–1995 (95% CIs) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
History of harm in the 10 years before cancer diagnosis | DSH+undetermined | Accidental poisoning | All accidents excluding accidental poisoning |
RR overall | 1.39 (1.06–1.80) | 4.80 (1.73–10.52) | 1.54 (1.36–1.74) |
No history of harm | 1.16 (0.84–1.55) | 4.48 (1.41–10.55) | 1.29 (1.12–1.49) |
History of harm (any) | 3.46 (1.93–5.72) | 7.44 (0–42.65) | 3.13 (2.46–3.92) |
Previous DSH or undetermined | 14.86 (4.69–34.97) | 105.29 (0.04–604) | — |
Previous accidental poisoning | 1.83 (0.48–4.74) | — | 3.38 (2.53–4.43) |
Previous accident (excluding accidental poisoning) | 1.81 (0.47–4.68) | 14.06 (0.01–80.62) | 3.37 (2.53–4.41) |
