Independent variable of interest and covariates of intentional injury initially included in the linear regression model
| Category | Measure | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Race | ||
| Racial segregation | Gini coefficient aggregated from tract level to the county | |
| Racial composition | Percentage of population that are non-white. | |
| Population | ||
| Population size | Total population | |
| Population density | People per square mile | |
| Percentage male | Percentage of population that are male | |
| Economic | ||
| Unemployment | Percentage men >15 years unemployed | |
| Income | Median household income | |
| Poverty | Percentage of families living in poverty. | |
| Family | ||
| Divorce | Percentage men >15 years divorced/separated | |
| Family stability | Percentage of female headed households (a higher percentage corresponds to increased instability) | |
| Education | ||
| High school graduate | Percentage >24 years with a HS degree (or GED equivalent) or greater. | |