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Most Recent Data:
13.9 suicides per 100,000 population (2019)
Target:
12.8 per 100,000
Desired Direction:
Decrease desired
Baseline:
14.2 suicides per 100,000 population occurred in 2018 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population)
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Reduce the suicide rate
Target-Setting Method
Percent improvement
Data Sources: National Vital Statistics System – Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Population Estimates, Census
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Summary
Write a summary on how Suicide is one of the leading causes of death nationwide, particularly among young people. In addition, suicide rates have increased in almost every state over the last 2 decades. Interventions to address behaviors that increase the risk of suicide, like drug and alcohol misuse, may help reduce the suicide rate nationwide.
Topics: Mental Health and Mental Disorders, Injury Prevention
Work group: Mental Health and Mental Disorders Work group
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Increase the proportion of adults with serious mental illness who get treatment — MHMD‑04
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