Suicide in the U.S.: Statistics and Prevention
A fact sheet of statistics on suicide with information on treatments and suicide prevention. suicide is a major, preventable public health problem. In 2007, it was the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for 34,598 deaths.1 The overall rate was 11.3 suicide deaths per 100,000 people.1 An estimated 11 attempted suicides occur per every suicide death.1 suicidal behavior is complex. Some risk factors vary with age, gender, or ethnic group and may occur in combination or change over time. What are the risk factors for suicide? research shows that risk factors for suicide include: depression and...
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