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What is the definition of suicide according to the information provided?
What is the definition of suicide according to the information provided?
Which age group is identified as having the second leading cause of death attributed to suicide?
Which age group is identified as having the second leading cause of death attributed to suicide?
What is the current status of suicide as a public health concern?
What is the current status of suicide as a public health concern?
How many suicides were recorded in the United States in 2021 according to the data?
How many suicides were recorded in the United States in 2021 according to the data?
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What term describes the act of considering or planning suicide?
What term describes the act of considering or planning suicide?
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What was the percentage of suicide deaths by firearms in males in 2021?
What was the percentage of suicide deaths by firearms in males in 2021?
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Among female suicide deaths in 2021, which method had the highest percentage?
Among female suicide deaths in 2021, which method had the highest percentage?
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Which of the following percentages represents male suicide deaths by suffocation in 2021?
Which of the following percentages represents male suicide deaths by suffocation in 2021?
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What percentage of suicide deaths in 2021 was attributed to methods categorized as 'Other' for females?
What percentage of suicide deaths in 2021 was attributed to methods categorized as 'Other' for females?
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In the context of the data presented, what was the percentage of poisoning as a method of suicide death for males?
In the context of the data presented, what was the percentage of poisoning as a method of suicide death for males?
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Study Notes
Suicide as a Public Health Concern
- Suicide: Death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with the intent to die as a result.
- Suicide attempt: Non-fatal self-directed potential injury with the intent to die as a result.
- Suicidal ideation: Thinking about, considering, or planning suicide.
- Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States.
Suicide Statistics in the US
- In 2021, suicide was the eleventh leading cause of death in the US, claiming over 48,100 lives.
- Age Groups: It was the second leading cause of death for individuals aged 10-14 and 25-34, the third leading cause for 15-24 year olds, and the fifth leading cause for 35-44 year olds.
- There were nearly twice as many suicides in the US as homicides in 2021.
Data on Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
- 5.2% of US adults aged 18 and older had serious suicidal thoughts in 2022, according to the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).
- Prevalence: The highest prevalence of serious suicidal thoughts was among young adults aged 18-25 (13.6%).
National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Data Collection & Limitations
- The NSDUH survey does not include people experiencing homelessness or transient individuals without a fixed address, those on active military duty, or those residing in institutional group quarters.
- In 2022, over 52% of selected NSDUH participants 18 or older did not complete the interview.
- Reasons for non-response may include refusal to participate, unavailability, inability to complete the web survey, and other factors like language barriers.
- This non-response may disproportionately impact people with suicidal behavior, and could introduce bias to the survey results.
Additional Information
- The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides confidential support for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, accessible 24/7 by phone, text, and live chat.
- The lifeline offers support in English and Spanish.
- The information about suicide and the NSDUH data is subject to change as new research and information becomes available.
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This quiz explores the critical aspects of suicide as a public health issue, including definitions, statistics, and demographic data. Learn about the prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in the U.S. and understand the context of suicide attempts and ideation. Test your knowledge on this important and sensitive topic.
