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There were 31,484 suicides in the U.S. in 2003. |
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One suicide every 17 minutes. |
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Males die from suicide four times more than females. Yet, females attempt suicide three times more often. |
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The elderly have 50% higher rate of suicide than of the nation as a whole. |
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Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among 15 to 24 year olds. |
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Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among college students. |
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A little more than half of all suicides in 2003 used a firearm. |
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Suicide rates are higher for single individuals (divorced, separated or widowed) than married people. |
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90% of all suicides have a mental disorder (depression, schizophrenia, drug or alcohol dependency and conduct disorders in youth and teens. |
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Depression is a significant factor in suicide, about 60% of suicides were depressed. |
Warning Signs
Expressing intent
to hurt or kill himself/herself.
Talking or
writing about death.
Substance abuse.
Hopeless - no
reason to live or purpose.
Withdrawal from family and friends.
Anxiety and anger
(uncontrolled).
Significant mood
changes.
Survivor of Suicide
The term "Survivor of Suicide" is defined as family and friends who are left to deal with the death of a loved on by suicide.
In 2003, there were and estimated 188,904 survivors of suicide in the U.S.
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--Centers for Disease Control Website
--American Association of Suicidology