Suicides in Onondaga County by Gender and Age...
While males die by suicide 3.5 times more often than females, females attempt suicide 3 times more often than males.
*For the most current statistics, visit www.afsp.org.
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Did You Know...
Nationally
- Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among all age groups in this country.
- On average, 1 person dies by suicide every 12.3 minutes.
- There is 1 completed suicide for every 25 attempted suicides.
Statewide
- The number of suicides in New York State has increased by 32% in the past decade.
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 15-24.
- Middle-aged men ages 45-64 have the highest suicide rate. White men account for the majority of these deaths.
- Veterans comprise 15.3% of suicides.
- Alcohol intoxication is present in 22% of suicide deaths and in 30-40% of suicide attempts.
- Opioids are present in 20% of suicide deaths.
Sources:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Centers for Disease Control
Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office
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