29 datasets found
  1. Suicide rates in the U.S. in 2022, by state

    • statista.com
    Updated Feb 7, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Suicide rates in the U.S. in 2022, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/560297/highest-suicide-rates-in-us-states/
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    Feb 7, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2022
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    As of 2022, the U.S. states with the highest death rates from suicide were Montana, Alaska, and Wyoming. In Wyoming and Montana, there were around 29 and 28 suicide deaths per 100,000 population, respectively. In comparison, in New Jersey, the state with the lowest suicide death rate, there were only around eight suicide deaths per 100,000 population. Differences in suicide rates by gender In the United States, there is a vast difference in suicide rates between men and women, with rates over 3.5 times higher among men. However, rates of suicide for both men and women have increased over the past couple of decades. Among men, those aged 75 years and older have the highest suicide rates, with around 42 deaths per 100,000 population in 2021. Among women, those aged 45 to 64 years have the highest rates of suicide death with 8.2 deaths per 100,000 population. What is the most common method of suicide? In the United States, the most common method of suicide is with firearms, followed by suffocation and then poisoning. In 2022, there were around 27,032 suicide deaths from firearms in the United States, compared to 12,247 deaths from suffocation and 4,894 from drug poisoning. In 2021, firearms accounted for around 60 percent of suicide deaths among men. In comparison, around 35 percent of deaths from suicide among women were due to firearms, while suffocation and poisoning each accounted for 28 percent of such deaths.

  2. Adolescent suicide rates in the U.S. by state as of 2022

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    Updated Dec 13, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Adolescent suicide rates in the U.S. by state as of 2022 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/666791/states-with-highest-number-of-adolescent-suicidal-deaths-in-us/
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    Dec 13, 2024
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2022
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Montana was the state with the highest rate of suicidal death among adolescents in the U.S. in 2022, with around 39 deaths per 100,000 adolescents. The overall suicide rate in the U.S. has increased over recent years. Suicide is more common among men than women with rates among men over three times higher than among women. Risk factors Risk factors for suicide include mental disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders, as well as substance abuse. In fact, suicidal thoughts, plans to commit suicide, and suicide attempts are all more common among those with drug or alcohol dependence or abuse. In terms of suicides due to a known mental disorder, depression accounts for around 72 percent of all such suicides. Methods Most suicides in the United States are carried out by firearms, however, the most common method of suicide differs from country to country. In 2022, over 27,000 suicides in the United States were conducted by firearms, or just over half of all suicides that year. Firearms are the most common means of suicide among both men and women in the United States, but suicide by poisoning is much more common among women than men.

  3. Suicide rate Japan 2023, by prefecture

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    Updated Apr 9, 2024
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    Suicide rate Japan 2023, by prefecture [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1460555/japan-suicide-rate-by-prefecture/
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 9, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    Japan
    Description

    In 2023, among 47 prefectures in Japan, the number of suicides per 100,000 inhabitants was highest in Yamanashi Prefecture at 26.8. That year, Japan's overall suicide rate stood at 17.6.

  4. Number of suicides South Korea 2010-2023, by province

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    Updated Oct 18, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Number of suicides South Korea 2010-2023, by province [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1267053/south-korea-suicide-deaths-by-province/
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    Oct 18, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    South Korea
    Description

    In 2023, the number of deaths by suicide in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea amounted to 3,405, the highest among all regions in South Korea. The number of suicide deaths in the capital city of Seoul was more than 2,100. South Korea has the highest suicide rate among the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). In 2022, the total suicide deaths in South Korea stood at more than 13,900.

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    Suicide Rate

    • egis-lacounty.hub.arcgis.com
    • geohub.lacity.org
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    Updated Jan 8, 2024
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    County of Los Angeles (2024). Suicide Rate [Dataset]. https://egis-lacounty.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/suicide-rate
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    Jan 8, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    County of Los Angeles
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    Description

    Mortality rate has been age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. standard population. ICD-10 codes used to identify suicides are X60-X84, Y87.0, and U03. Single-year data are only available for Los Angeles County overall, Service Planning Areas, Supervisorial Districts, City of Los Angeles overall, and City of Los Angeles Council Districts.Suicide is a leading cause of preventable death in Los Angeles County, affecting individuals of all ages and races and ethnicities. While there is a strong association between suicide and health conditions, such as mood and anxiety disorders or substance use disorders, suicide is rarely caused by a single circumstance and is more often due to a combination of individual, relational, and environmental factors. Individual factors can include history of mental illness, previous suicide attempts, adverse childhood events, or financial hardship. Relational factors include experiences of bullying, loss of relationships, or social isolation. Environmental factors include lack of access to healthcare, community violence, or social stigma associated with seeking help for a mental illness.For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the initiative homepage.

  6. Suicides in England and Wales by local authority

    • ons.gov.uk
    • cy.ons.gov.uk
    xlsx
    Updated Aug 29, 2024
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    Office for National Statistics (2024). Suicides in England and Wales by local authority [Dataset]. https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/datasets/suicidesbylocalauthority
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    Dataset updated
    Aug 29, 2024
    Dataset provided by
    Office for National Statisticshttp://www.ons.gov.uk/
    License

    Open Government Licence 3.0http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    Number of suicides, suicide rates and median registration delays, by local authority in England and Wales.

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    Suicides in Europe | TheGlobalEconomy.com

    • theglobaleconomy.com
    csv, excel, xml
    Updated Sep 26, 2019
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    Globalen LLC (2019). Suicides in Europe | TheGlobalEconomy.com [Dataset]. www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/suicides/Europe/
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    excel, csv, xmlAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Sep 26, 2019
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Globalen LLC
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 2000 - Dec 31, 2019
    Area covered
    Europe, World
    Description

    The average for 2019 based on 41 countries was 12.93 suicides per 100,000 people. The highest value was in Lithuania: 26.1 suicides per 100,000 people and the lowest value was in Turkey: 2.4 suicides per 100,000 people. The indicator is available from 2000 to 2019. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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    Strategic Measure_Number of deaths by suicide

    • data.austintexas.gov
    • datahub.austintexas.gov
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    application/rdfxml +5
    Updated Dec 13, 2022
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    City of Austin, Texas - data.austintexas.gov (2022). Strategic Measure_Number of deaths by suicide [Dataset]. https://data.austintexas.gov/Health-and-Community-Services/Strategic-Measure_Number-of-deaths-by-suicide/c96y-6jb2
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    tsv, json, application/rssxml, csv, xml, application/rdfxmlAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Dec 13, 2022
    Dataset authored and provided by
    City of Austin, Texas - data.austintexas.gov
    License

    U.S. Government Workshttps://www.usa.gov/government-works
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    Deaths by suicide in the city of Austin are reported to annually to Austin Public Health trough the Office of Vital Statistics. The data represents deaths by suicide within the city limits.

    View more details and insights related to this data set on the story page: https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/HE-B-4a-Number-of-Deaths-by-Suicide/mqa2-tm7r/

  9. Death rate for intentional self-harm (suicide) in Canada in 2021, by...

    • statista.com
    Updated Feb 15, 2024
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    Death rate for intentional self-harm (suicide) in Canada in 2021, by province [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1318446/death-rate-for-suicide-in-canada-by-province-or-territory/
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    Dataset updated
    Feb 15, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2021
    Area covered
    Canada
    Description

    In Canada, the territory of Nunavut had the highest suicide rate among all Canadian provinces and territories in 2021. That year there were around 82 deaths from suicide in Nunavut per 100,000 population, compared to a rate of 5.5 per 100,000 population in British Columbia. This statistic shows the suicide death rate in Canada in 2021, by province or territory.

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    Suicide data & reports

    • mass.gov
    Updated Dec 8, 2021
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    Bureau of Community Health and Prevention (2021). Suicide data & reports [Dataset]. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/suicide-data-reports
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    Dataset updated
    Dec 8, 2021
    Dataset provided by
    Division of Violence and Injury Prevention
    Bureau of Community Health and Prevention
    Department of Public Health
    Area covered
    Massachusetts
    Description

    Download data on suicides in Massachusetts by demographics and year. This page also includes reporting on military & veteran suicide, and suicides during COVID-19.

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    Suicides And Attempts

    • data.cincinnati-oh.gov
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    Updated Mar 25, 2025
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    City of Cincinnati (2025). Suicides And Attempts [Dataset]. https://data.cincinnati-oh.gov/Safety/Suicides-And-Attempts/w92t-np3h
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    xml, json, application/rssxml, application/rdfxml, tsv, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Mar 25, 2025
    Authors
    City of Cincinnati
    License

    U.S. Government Workshttps://www.usa.gov/government-works
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    Fire Incident data includes all fire incident responses. This includes emergency medical services (EMS) calls, fires, rescue incidents, and all other services handled by the Fire Department.

    The source of this data is the City of Cincinnati's computer aided dispatch (CAD) database.

    This data is updated daily.

    DISCLAIMER: In compliance with privacy laws, all Public Safety datasets are anonymized and appropriately redacted prior to publication on the City of Cincinnati’s Open Data Portal. This means that for all public safety datasets: (1) the last two digits of all addresses have been replaced with “XX,” and in cases where there is a single digit street address, the entire address number is replaced with "X"; and (2) Latitude and Longitude have been randomly skewed to represent values within the same block area (but not the exact location) of the incident.

  12. Suicide rate by region in France 2012-2014

    • statista.com
    Updated May 24, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Suicide rate by region in France 2012-2014 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1069016/suicide-rate-france-by-region/
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    Dataset updated
    May 24, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2012 - 2014
    Area covered
    France
    Description

    This statistic represents the regional number of suicides per 100,000 inhabitants in France between 2012 and 2014. During this period, the suicide rate was more than 25 per one hundred thousand people in Brittany.

  13. Suicide Among Veterans and Other Americans 2001–2014 Report

    • catalog.data.gov
    • datahub.va.gov
    • +3more
    Updated Apr 25, 2021
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    Department of Veterans Affairs (2021). Suicide Among Veterans and Other Americans 2001–2014 Report [Dataset]. https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/suicide-among-veterans-and-other-americans-20012014-report
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 25, 2021
    Dataset provided by
    United States Department of Veterans Affairshttp://va.gov/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    This report provides information regarding suicide mortality for the years 2001–2014. It incorporates the most recent mortality data from the VA/Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Suicide Data Repository and includes information for deaths from suicide among all known Veterans of U.S. military service. Data for the Joint VA/DoD Suicide Data Repository were obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics’ National Death Index through collaboration with the DoD, the CDC, and the VA/DoD Joint Suicide Data Repository initiative. Data available from the National Death Index include reports of mortality submitted from vital statistics systems in all 50 U.S. states, New York City, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

  14. Suicide rate South Korea 2000-2023

    • statista.com
    Updated Nov 1, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Suicide rate South Korea 2000-2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/789337/south-korea-suicide-death-rate/
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    Dataset updated
    Nov 1, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    South Korea
    Description

    In 2023, South Korea's suicide rate reached 27.3 deaths per 100 thousand population. Although the suicide rate has declined compared to about 10 years ago, South Korea still has the highest suicide rate among member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Mental health in South KoreaIn the last decade, the population has been shaken by the suicides of many prominent South Korean politicians and celebrities. In South Korea, mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety, along with financial hardships, have been identified as significant contributing factors that lead individuals to attempt suicide. According to a survey conducted in 2023, around 46 percent of South Korean respondents reported experiencing severe stress, making it the most commonly reported type of mental health problem that year. Nevertheless, very few people want to consult a psychiatrist because of the stigma attached to mental health issues. Suicide prevention In response to the escalating suicide rates, the government introduced its first suicide prevention program in 2004. Since then, several measures have been implemented to address this pressing issue. For instance, Seoul City initiated the "Bridge of Life" project on the Mapo Bridge, a well-known site for suicide attempts. The primary goal of the project was to provide comfort to individuals contemplating suicide by projecting uplifting messages and images on the bridge. In 2021, however, it was decided to remove the messages and slogans due to their limited impact. If you are having suicidal thoughts, or you know someone who is, it is essential to seek help. Many countries have suicide crisis or prevention lines that offer free advice and support in such situations. If you live in the United States, you can reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by simply calling 988 to receive free and confidential support 24/7. If you live in South Korea you can call the suicide prevention hotline 109.

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    Philippines Suicide Rate 2000-2025

    • macrotrends.net
    csv
    Updated Feb 28, 2025
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    MACROTRENDS (2025). Philippines Suicide Rate 2000-2025 [Dataset]. https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/PHL/philippines/suicide-rate
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    csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Feb 28, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    MACROTRENDS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 2000 - Mar 22, 2025
    Area covered
    Philippines
    Description

    Suicide mortality rate is the number of suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population. Crude suicide rate (not age-adjusted).

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    New York City Leading Causes of Death

    • data.cityofnewyork.us
    • catalog.data.gov
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    Updated Dec 9, 2024
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    Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) (2024). New York City Leading Causes of Death [Dataset]. https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Health/New-York-City-Leading-Causes-of-Death/jb7j-dtam
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    csv, json, tsv, xml, application/rssxml, application/rdfxmlAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Dec 9, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
    Area covered
    New York
    Description

    The leading causes of death by sex and ethnicity in New York City in since 2007. Cause of death is derived from the NYC death certificate which is issued for every death that occurs in New York City.

    Report last ran: 09/24/2019
    Rates based on small numbers (RSE > 30) as well as aggregate counts less than 5 have been suppressed in downloaded data

    Source: Bureau of Vital Statistics and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

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    North Macedonia Suicide Rate 2000-2025

    • macrotrends.net
    csv
    Updated Feb 28, 2025
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    MACROTRENDS (2025). North Macedonia Suicide Rate 2000-2025 [Dataset]. https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/MKD/north-macedonia/suicide-rate
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    csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Feb 28, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    MACROTRENDS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 2000 - Mar 22, 2025
    Area covered
    North Macedonia
    Description

    Suicide mortality rate is the number of suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population. Crude suicide rate (not age-adjusted).

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    Data_Sheet_1_Association of Existence of Third Places and Role Model on...

    • frontiersin.figshare.com
    • figshare.com
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    Updated Jun 1, 2023
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    Takeo Fujiwara; Satomi Doi; Aya Isumi; Manami Ochi (2023). Data_Sheet_1_Association of Existence of Third Places and Role Model on Suicide Risk Among Adolescent in Japan: Results From A-CHILD Study.PDF [Dataset]. http://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.529818.s001
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 1, 2023
    Dataset provided by
    Frontiers
    Authors
    Takeo Fujiwara; Satomi Doi; Aya Isumi; Manami Ochi
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    Japan
    Description

    Objective: Low self-esteem among adolescents can be considered a risk factor for suicidal behavior in adolescents. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate the association between the existence of a third place and role model on self-esteem among adolescents in Japan, where low self-esteem is prevalent among adolescents.Methods: We analyzed data from the 2016 Adachi Child Health Impact of Living Difficulty (A-CHILD) study, in which a school-based questionnaire was conducted among children in grades 4, 6, and 8 living in Adachi City, Tokyo (N = 1,609). Children self-rated their own levels of self-esteem. Low self-esteem was defined as lower 10 percentile group. The existence of a third place was defined as a place where children spent time after school other than the home or school campus, and role model was defined as having someone, other than a parent, who they looked up to, and these concepts were assessed via questionnaire.Results: Adolescents without a third place and role model accounted for 10.5 and 6.1%, respectively. We found that children who lacked a third place also showed a significant association with low self-esteem (OR: 1.75, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.09–2.81), and those who lacked a role model were 3.34 times more likely to have lower self-esteem (95% CI: 1.98–5.62).Conclusion: The existence of a third place and a role model may be important to prevent low self-esteem among adolescents in Japan.

  19. Number of intentional self-harm (suicide) deaths in Canada in 2021, by...

    • statista.com
    Updated Feb 15, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Number of intentional self-harm (suicide) deaths in Canada in 2021, by province [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1318452/death-number-for-suicide-in-canada-by-province-or-territory/
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    Feb 15, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2021
    Area covered
    Canada
    Description

    In Canada, the province of Ontario had the highest number of suicide deaths among all Canadian provinces and territories in 2021. That year there were around 1,198 deaths from suicide in Ontario. There were a total of 3,769 suicide deaths in Canada at that time. This statistic shows the number of suicide deaths in Canada in 2021, by province or territory.

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    Firearm Mortality

    • egis-lacounty.hub.arcgis.com
    • geohub.lacity.org
    • +1more
    Updated Dec 19, 2023
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    County of Los Angeles (2023). Firearm Mortality [Dataset]. https://egis-lacounty.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/firearm-mortality
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    Dataset updated
    Dec 19, 2023
    Dataset authored and provided by
    County of Los Angeles
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    Description

    Mortality rate from firearms includes homicides, suicides, accidental deaths, deaths by law enforcement, and deaths for which intent was undetermined. Mortality rate is based on the location of residence and has been age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. standard population. ICD 10 codes used to identify firearm deaths are W32-W34, X72-X74, X93-X95, Y22-Y24, Y35.0, and U01.4. Single-year data are only available for Los Angeles County overall, Service Planning Areas, Supervisorial Districts, City of Los Angeles overall, and City of Los Angeles Council Districts.Violence is a public health crisis in the US, with gun violence being a major driver. In the US, the age-adjusted homicide rate from firearms is more than 20 times higher than in the European Union or in Australia. Significant disparities by age, sex, and race and ethnicity exist, with young adults (ages 15-34 years), males, and Black individuals most disproportionately impacted. Firearm-related suicides disproportionately impact older, White men. Comprehensive prevention strategies should work to address underlying physical, social, economic, and structural conditions known to increase risk.For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the initiative homepage.

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Statista (2025). Suicide rates in the U.S. in 2022, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/560297/highest-suicide-rates-in-us-states/
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Suicide rates in the U.S. in 2022, by state

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Feb 7, 2025
Dataset authored and provided by
Statistahttp://statista.com/
Time period covered
2022
Area covered
United States
Description

As of 2022, the U.S. states with the highest death rates from suicide were Montana, Alaska, and Wyoming. In Wyoming and Montana, there were around 29 and 28 suicide deaths per 100,000 population, respectively. In comparison, in New Jersey, the state with the lowest suicide death rate, there were only around eight suicide deaths per 100,000 population. Differences in suicide rates by gender In the United States, there is a vast difference in suicide rates between men and women, with rates over 3.5 times higher among men. However, rates of suicide for both men and women have increased over the past couple of decades. Among men, those aged 75 years and older have the highest suicide rates, with around 42 deaths per 100,000 population in 2021. Among women, those aged 45 to 64 years have the highest rates of suicide death with 8.2 deaths per 100,000 population. What is the most common method of suicide? In the United States, the most common method of suicide is with firearms, followed by suffocation and then poisoning. In 2022, there were around 27,032 suicide deaths from firearms in the United States, compared to 12,247 deaths from suffocation and 4,894 from drug poisoning. In 2021, firearms accounted for around 60 percent of suicide deaths among men. In comparison, around 35 percent of deaths from suicide among women were due to firearms, while suffocation and poisoning each accounted for 28 percent of such deaths.

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