Table 2

Injuries by intent between California and the control states

IntentTypeCaliforniaOther statesCalifornia vs. other states
2009–20112012–2014P values2009–20112012–2014P valuesP values*
Crude rates
NF visits†Assault12.1210.870.027.226.790.230.004
Suicide attempt0.360.360.710.530.450.14<0.002*
Unintentional4.794.950.916.796.960.830.760
FatalitiesHomicide3.683.390.0123.363.230.6120.333
Suicide4.094.090.8716.536.860.507<0.001
Unintentional0.070.081.0000.130.110.6490.546
Age-adjusted rates
NF visits†Assault12.1110.880.0229.208.530.7280.010
Suicide attempt0.350.360.7850.630.540.5680.001
Unintentional4.774.920.8627.669.430.9640.740
FatalitiesHomicide3.563.320.0263.693.560.6760.709
Suicide4.043.940.0525.555.740.627<0.001
Unintentional0.0710.0730.7370.150.140.7810.409
  • Rates per 100 000 persons.

  • *Difference-in-difference analysis comparing California with the other states controlling for race, sex, strength of state gun laws, and Hispanic status.

  • †"Other states” used as the controls for NF visits include only Florida and Minnesota.

  • NF, non-fatal.