Total numbers of deaths and numbers of deaths from external causes in four British soap operas
| Soap opera | Total No of deaths | No of deaths from external causes | PMF (%) | Expected PMF in age matched population(%) | PMR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronation Street | 14 | 6 | 43 | 17 | 2.5 (1.4 to 4.6) |
| EastEnders | 17 | 11 | 65 | 22 | 3.0 (2.1 to 4.1) |
| Brookside | 26 | 20 | 77 | 28 | 2.7 (2.2 to 3.3) |
| Emmerdale | 28 | 17 | 61 | 24 | 2.5 (1.9 to 3.4) |
| All | 85 | 54 | 64 | 24 | 2.7 (2.3 to 3.1) |
PMF=proportional mortality fraction.
PMR=proportional mortality ratio.