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Statistics about suicide can help researchers and non-researchers alike to better understand suicide as a national and global problem.   While statistics most often reflect trends that apply to many suicidal persons and do not take into consideration, the specific social and environmental factors of a single individual, they provide powerful insights into suicidal behavior and how suicide impacts individuals, communities, and countries.

For example, these statistics describe the “epidemic of suicide” in the United States:

• Suicide took the lives of 30,622 Americans in 2001.
• More people die from suicide than from homicide.

In 2001, suicide was the 11th leading cause of death for all Americans, and the third leading cause of death for young people aged 10-24 (Reference 1).

Electronic, print, and multimedia resources are provided to help you to find authoritative information on Statistics about suicide and suicide prevention. These resources are available from such national organizations as The National Institute of Mental Health as well as professional organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and educational institutions.

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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)

The NCHS is the United States' principal health statistics agency.   The NCHS compiles statistical information to guide actions and policies to improve the health of American people.

The NCHS provides suicide statistics and fact sheets.  

The following NCHS Web page provides statistics on suicide:

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/suicide.htm

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