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Age-adjusted data from 2021 shows both Escambia County and Santa Rosa counties had a rate of about 18 suicide deaths per 100,000; compared to Florida with a rate of more than 13.
Suicide is a major national public health issue in the United States. The country has one of the highest suicide rates among wealthy nations. [1] In 2020, there were 45,799 recorded suicides, [2] up from 42,773 in 2014, according to the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).
Suicide rates are also elevated among teens. For every 100,000 individuals within an age group there are 0.9 suicides in ages 10–14, 6.9 among ages 15–19, and 12. ...
Suicide is generally most common among those over the age of 70; however, in certain countries, those aged between 15 and 30 are at the highest risk. [1] Europe had the highest rates of suicide by region in 2015. [20] There are an estimated 10 to 20 million non-fatal attempted suicides every year. [21]
More alarmingly, Americans 75 and over have the highest rate of suicide of any age group. In fact, the rate for men in this group is almost twice as high than it is for males age 15 to 24.
Suicide rates are actively increasing around the globe. It is an increasingly common idealization, with someone considering taking their own life every 40 seconds. [2] From the years 2000–2021 suicide rates have gone up approximately 36%. [3] Annual number of suicides per 100,000 people in 2019
The most recent statistics on suicide in America speak volumes. Nearly 49,500 people died by suicide in 2022, the highest number ever for the United States, according to the CDC.