Facts about Suicide
Fact: Suicide is Preventable.
Many suicides are preventable if people get the appropriate treatment.
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In the year 2016, there were 44,965 deaths by suicide in the U.S..
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In the U.S., suicide rates are highest during the spring.
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It is the 2nd leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds and the 2nd leading cause of death for 10-14 year olds.
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On average, 1 person commits suicide every 16.2 minutes.
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Each suicide intimately affects at least 6 other people.
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There is 1 suicide for every 25 attempted suicides.
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Males make up 79% of all suicides, while women are more prone to having suicidal thoughts.
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1 in 65,000 children ages 10 to 14 commit suicide each year.
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There are 2 times as many deaths due to suicide than HIV/AIDS.
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Over 50% of all suicides are completed with a firearm.