Category: suicide
NCHS Releases Two New Suicide Reports
NCHS releases two new reports that look at suicide death rates in the United States. Suicide Rates for the Three Leading Methods by Race and Ethnicity: United States, 2000–2020 Description: This report presents suicide rates from 2000 to 2020 using final data for non-Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Black, and Hispanic people, for the total population and Read More >
Posted on byPODCAST: The Toll of COVID-19 on Physician Practices
The COVID-19 pandemic took a major toll on the U.S. health care system. In a new report released on September 28, data from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey were used to examine how COVID-19 impacted physician practices around the country. Joining us to discuss that new study is Zach Peters, a health statistician with the NCHS Division of Health Care Statistics. Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Age-Adjusted Suicide Rates, by Urbanization Level and Sex — National Vital Statistics System, 2020
In 2020, age-adjusted suicide rates among females increased as the level of urbanization declined, from 4.6 per 100,000 population in large central metropolitan areas to 7.1 in small metropolitan areas, but were similar for small metropolitan, micropolitan, and noncore areas. Rates among males were lowest in large central areas (16.9) and increased as the level Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Percentage of Suicides and Homicides Involving a Firearm Among Persons Aged ≥10 Years, by Age Group — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2020
In 2020, among persons aged ≥10 years, the percentage of suicide deaths that involved a firearm was lowest among those aged 25–44 years (45.1%) and highest among those aged ≥65 years (70.8%). The percentage of homicide deaths that involved a firearm decreased with age, from 91.6% among those aged 10–24 years to 46.0% among those Read More >
Posted on byPODCAST: Alcohol Deaths on the Rise and Suicide Declines
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/podcasts/2022/20220318/20220318.htm HOST: The month of March is often associated with St. Patrick’s Day, which for some is also an occasion of heavy alcohol use. NCHS has historically collected data on various health behaviors, including alcohol use, and since the arrival of the pandemic, vital statistics show that there has been a surge in alcohol-induced deaths, an Read More >
Posted on bySuicide Mortality in the United States, 2000–2020
New NCHS report presents final suicide rates from 2000 through 2020, in total and by sex, age group, and means of suicide, using mortality data from the National Vital Statistics System. This report updates a provisional 2020 report and a previous report with final data through 2019. Key Findings: Suicide rate in the United States Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Age-Adjusted Suicide Rates for Males and Females, by Race and Ethnicity — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2000–2020
After increasing from 2000 to 2018, age-adjusted suicide rates for non-Hispanic White males and females declined from 2018 to 2020, from 28.6 per 100,000 to 27.2 for males and from 8.0 to 6.9 for females. Rates for non-Hispanic Black males and Hispanic males were lower than that for non-Hispanic White males over the entire period Read More >
Posted on bySuicide in America Declined During the Pandemic
Suicide in the United States has been on the rise for several years, becoming one of the top public health crises in the country and one that impacts Americans of all ages. From 1999 to 2018, the number and rate of suicide increased 35%. Suicide has frequently been among the ten leading causes of death Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Age-Adjusted Rates of Firearm-Related Suicide, by Race, Hispanic Origin, and Sex — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2019
In 2019, among males, non-Hispanic White males had the highest age-adjusted rate of firearm-related suicide at 15.8 per 100,000 population, followed by non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaskan Native males (11.2), non-Hispanic Black males (6.9), Hispanic males (4.6), and non-Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander males (3.2). Among females, non-Hispanic White and non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaskan Read More >
Posted on byNCHS UPDATES”STATS OF THE STATES” PAGE WITH LATEST FINAL DATA
The CDC National Center for Health Statistics web page “Stats of the States” has been updated to include the latest state-based final data on selected vital statistics topics, including: General fertility rates Teen birth rates Selected other maternal and infant health measures Marriage & divorce rates Leading causes of death Other high profile causes of Read More >
Posted on byPODCAST: Suicide Trends in the U.S. and Weekly NCHS Updates
STATCAST, FEBRUARY 2021: DISCUSSION WITH HOLLY HEDEGAARD, A STATISTICIAN, ABOUT SUICIDE TRENDS IN THE UNITED STATES. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/podcasts/2021/20210226/20210226.htm HOST: Last week NCHS released the latest trend report on suicide rates in the nation. Joining us today is Holly Hedegaard, the lead author of this new report. Holly, so what do the latest final numbers tell us? Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Death Rates for Motor-Vehicle–Traffic Injuries, Suicide, and Homicide Among Adolescents and Young Adults Aged 15–24 Years — United States, 1999–2019
Mortality rates for adolescents and young adults aged 15–24 years for deaths from motor-vehicle–traffic injury, suicide, and homicide remained relatively stable during 1999–2006 and then exhibited different patterns through 2019. In 1999, the rate for motor-vehicle–traffic deaths was 25.6 per 100,000 population and declined to 13.7 in 2019. The suicide rate was 10.1 in 1999 Read More >
Posted on byFact or Fiction: Suicide rates among young people in the Northeastern United States have not increased much over the last decade
Source: National Vital Statistics System https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr69/NVSR-69-11-508.pdf Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Age-Adjusted Suicide Rates by State — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2018
In 2018, the U.S. suicide rate was 14.2 per 100,000 standard population, with rates varying by state. The five states with the highest age-adjusted suicide rates were Wyoming (25.2), New Mexico (25.0), Montana (24.9), Alaska (24.6), and Idaho (23.9). The five jurisdictions with the lowest suicide rates were the District of Columbia (7.5), New Jersey Read More >
Posted on byIncrease in Suicide Mortality in the United States, 1999–2018
Questions for Holly Hedegaard, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Increase in Suicide Mortality in the United States, 1999–2018.” Q: Are there any major changes in the suicide rates rate from 2017 to 2018? HH: The suicide rate in 2018 (14.2 per 100,000) is slightly higher than the rate in 2017 (14.0). Q: Can you Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Age-Adjusted Suicide Rates by Sex and Three Most Common Methods — United States, 2000–2018
The three most common methods of suicide among males and females during 2000–2018 were by firearm, suffocation, and poisoning. After remaining steady from 2000 to 2006, age-adjusted firearm suicide rates increased during 2006–2018 among males (from 10.3 to 12.6 per 100,000) and females (from 1.4 to 1.9). Suffocation suicide rates among males and females increased Read More >
Posted on byDeath Rates Due to Suicide and Homicide Among Persons Aged 10–24: United States, 2000–2017
Questions for Lead Author Sally Curtin, Health Statistician, of “Death Rates Due to Suicide and Homicide Among Persons Aged 10–24: United States, 2000–2017.” Q: Why did you decide to focus on ages 10 through 24 for suicides and homicides? SC: Suicide and homicide are among the leading causes of death for this age range. As Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Age-Adjusted Rates of Suicide, by State — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2017
In 2017, the U.S. age-adjusted suicide rate was 14.0 per 100,000 population, but rates varied by state. The five states with the highest rates were Montana (28.9 deaths per 100,000 population), Alaska (27.0), Wyoming (26.9), New Mexico (23.3), and Idaho (23.2). The five with the lowest rates were the District of Columbia (6.6), New York Read More >
Posted on by2017 Final Deaths, Leading Causes of Death and Life Tables Reports Released
NCHS released a report that presents the final 2017 data on U.S. deaths, death rates, life expectancy, infant mortality, and trends, by selected characteristics such as age, sex, Hispanic origin and race, state of residence, and cause of death. Key Findings: In 2017, a total of 2,813,503 deaths were reported in the United States. The Read More >
Posted on byMortality in the United States, 2017
Questions and Answers from the authors of the recently released 2017 mortality data. The data can be found in the following reports, “Mortality in the United States, 2017, ” “Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999–2017, ” and “Suicide Mortality in the United States, 1999–2017.” Q: Why did life expectancy decline in 2017? A: Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Homicide and Suicide† Death Rates for Persons Aged 15–19 Years — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999–201
In 1999, the homicide death rate for persons aged 15–19 years (10.4 per 100,000) was higher than the suicide rate (8.0). By 2010–2011, the homicide and suicide rates had converged. After 2011, the suicide rate increased to 10.0 in 2016; the homicide rate declined through 2013 but then increased to 8.6 in 2016. Source: National Vital Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Age-Adjusted Suicide Rates by Race/Ethnicity — United States, 2015–2016
From 2015 to 2016, the age-adjusted suicide rate for the total U.S. population increased from 13.3 per 100,000 standard population to 13.5 (an increase of 1.5%). The rate increased from 5.8 to 6.3 (8.6%) for non-Hispanic blacks and from 6.2 to 6.7 (8.1%) for Hispanics; it remained unchanged for non-Hispanic whites. In both 2015 and Read More >
Posted on byStat of the Day – December 20, 2017
#STATOFTHEDAY #December has the 3rd lowest number of #Suicides of any month during the year https://t.co/18vdBSKn4s — NCHS (@NCHStats) December 20, 2017 Read More >
Posted on byHealth, United States Spotlight Infographics – December 2017
A new Health, United States Spotlight Infographic from the National Center for Health Statistics is now available online. This infographic features data on teenage childbearing, tobacco use, suicide deaths and obesity. Health, United States Spotlights are infographics of selected health data available in Health, United States, the annual report on the health of the nation sub mitted Read More >
Posted on byStat of the Day – September 14, 2017
#STATOFTHEDAY From 2000 to 2015, % of US suffocation #suicides up (includes hangings) https://t.co/X9TnZJtTel #NationalSuicidePreventionWeek — NCHS (@NCHStats) September 14, 2017 Read More >
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