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Facts About Suicide
Suicide and suicide attempts are serious public health challenges. These events can have lasting emotional, mental, and physical health impacts, as well as economic consequences. They can also impact people who struggle with their own risk of suicide and/or mental health challenges (called lived experience).
Onondaga County
- In 2022, there were 61 suicide deaths in Onondaga County
- There were 10.7 deaths per 100,000 population
- The suicide rate for males was almost 4 times the rate for females
- 87% of suicides were completed by individuals who are white, but suicide rates were disproportionately high among individuals who are Native Americans and Hispanic
New York
- In 2021, there were over 1,660 suicide deaths
- There were 8.6 deaths per 100,000 population
- 74% of suicide deaths were completed by individuals who are white
- Suicide is the 15th leading cause of death in New York
Gender Disparities
- The suicide rate for males was 3.9 times higher for males than females
- While males are more likely to complete suicide, there is no significant difference between males and females who plan or attempt suicide
Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
- Youth who identify as LGBTQ are 5 times as likely to attempt suicide compared to youth who identify as heterosexual
- 40% of transgender adults report that they have attempted suicide
Race/Ethnicity
- The highest suicide rates (per 100,000) in the US are among white males (26.4), followed by American Indian/Alaska Native males (25), and Black males (14.1).
- The white population also has a suicide rate above the overall U.S. population at 18.0 per 100,00
- The Black, Hispanic, and Asian/Pacific Islander populations all have suicide rates below the overall U.S. population.
Resources for National Statistics
Suicide Statistics
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Suicide Prevention
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Suicide & Self-Harm Injuries
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