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Around the world
Suicide is global, public health issue.
- More than 700,000 people die due to suicide every year.
- For every suicide there are many more people who attempt suicide. A prior suicide attempt is the single most important risk factor for suicide in the general population.
- Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds.
- 77% of global suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries.
Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities and entire countries and has long-lasting effects on the people left behind.
In The United States
- Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. It was responsible for over 48,000 deaths in 2021.
- In 2021, an estimated 12.3 million adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.5 million made a plan, and 1.7 million attempted suicide.
- Suicide rates in 2021 were 36% higher than in 2000.
According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC), suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities.
Learn more from the US. Center for Disease Control and the U.S. Surgeon General websites.
IN Rhode Island
Suicide is a complex problem. Every situation is unique.
Learn more about suicide in Rhode Island by visiting the RI Department of Health website.
