Suicide

The suicide rate rose by 30% between 2000 and 2018, then fell in 2019 and 2020. With 45,979 deaths from suicide in 2020, it will be the third greatest cause of mortality in the US3. Approximately one death occurs every 11 minutes. 3 Even more people contemplate suicide or make an attempt at it. According to estimates, 12.2 million American people considered suicide seriously in 2020, 3.2 million made plans to commit suicide, and 1.2 million actually succeeded in doing so.

All ages are affected by suicide. Suicide was one of the top 9 killers of people between the ages of 10 and 64 in 2020. For those aged 10 to 14 and 25 to 34, suicide was the second most common cause of death. 3 The suicide rate is higher in some groups than others. Race/ethnicity, age, and other characteristics, such a person's place of residence, all have an impact on suicide rates.

Non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native and non-Hispanic White populations had the highest rates by race/ethnicity. Veterans, residents of rural areas, those employed in specific industries and occupations like mining and construction, and other Americans all have suicide rates that are greater than the national average. In comparison to their heterosexual classmates, young people who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual have higher rates of suicide thoughts and conduct.