Suicide Data Collection Methods and Statistics 2022

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What percentage of suicide deaths in the United States were attributed to firearms in 2021?

25.1%

28.4% (correct)

7.4%

59.8%

Which demographic had a higher percentage of suicide deaths by suffocation in 2021?

No suicide deaths were recorded by suffocation

Female

Both demographics were equal

Male (correct)

What was the percentage of suicide deaths attributed to poisoning in 2021?

9.3%

7.7%

34.5%

27.8% (correct)

Which of the following methods represented the least percentage of suicide deaths in 2021?

Other Signup and view all the answers

In 2021, what was the percentage of male suicide deaths attributed to suffocation?

34.5% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of female suicide deaths were attributed to poisoning in 2021?

27.8% Signup and view all the answers

Which preventive measure could be inferred to reduce suicide rates based on method analysis?

Education on safe storage of medications Signup and view all the answers

Which method had the highest percentage of suicide deaths among males in 2021?

Firearm Signup and view all the answers

What was the overall response rate for the 2022 NSDUH among people aged 12 or older?

12.1% Signup and view all the answers

How did the percentage of web interviews completed in 2022 compare to 2021?

Web interviews decreased by 4.6% Signup and view all the answers

What method was primarily used to support people in crisis as mentioned in the content?

24-hour hotline Signup and view all the answers

For what reason might some data from the NSDUH be suppressed?

Low precision in reports Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a change in data collection methods due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Implementation of multimode data collection Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of interviews were completed in-person in the 2022 NSDUH?

59.3% Signup and view all the answers

What important consideration should be taken into account when comparing estimates from the 2022 NSDUH with prior years?

Changes in data collection methods Signup and view all the answers

Which service is available 24 hours a day for emotional distress or suicidal crisis?

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Signup and view all the answers

In 2022, how many adults reported having serious thoughts of suicide?

13.2 million Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adults attempted suicide in the past year based on the reported figures?

1.6% Signup and view all the answers

Which population does the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) focus on?

Civilian, non-institutionalized population aged 12 years and older Signup and view all the answers

What was a major source for the statistics on suicidal thoughts and behaviors?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Signup and view all the answers

What demographic focus is missing from the report on suicidal thoughts and behaviors?

Age groups below 12 years Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following measures could be considered as preventive for suicidal thoughts and behaviors?

Increasing public awareness about mental health Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the age-adjusted suicide rates in the U.S.?

They vary based on demographic factors. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)?

To gather data on substance use and mental health indicators Signup and view all the answers

What was the leading cause of death for individuals aged 25-34 in 2021?

COVID-19 Signup and view all the answers

Which cause of death ranked second for individuals aged 5-9 in 2021?

Congenital Anomalies Signup and view all the answers

What is the third leading cause of death among individuals aged 45-54?

Malignant Neoplasms Signup and view all the answers

In the overall age category, which disease had the highest total deaths recorded?

Heart Disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following causes of death did NOT rank among the top five for individuals aged 10-14?

Liver Disease Signup and view all the answers

What was the total age-adjusted suicide rate in the United States in 2021?

14.0 per 100,000 Signup and view all the answers

How does the suicide rate among males in 2021 compare to that of females?

It was four times higher than that of females. Signup and view all the answers

What trend occurred in the total age-adjusted suicide rate from 2018 to 2020?

It first increased, then saw a decline. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'age-adjusted' rates account for in suicide rate calculations?

Differences in population age distributions over time. Signup and view all the answers

Between which years did the total age-adjusted suicide rate show a decline?

2019 to 2020 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Suicide Data and Collection Methods

Missing values in variables related to suicidal thoughts and behaviors are imputed beginning in 2021.
Data suppression may occur in reports for groups with low precision or data that doesn't meet acceptable ranges for prevalence, standard error estimates, and sample size.
The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) used multimode data collection (in-person and virtual) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2022 NSDUH Data Collection

40.7% of interviews were conducted online, while 59.3% were in person.
Weighted response rates were 25.5% for household screening and 47.4% for interviewing, resulting in an overall response rate of 12.1% for individuals aged 12 or older.

Suicide Statistics in the US

In 2021, the most common methods of suicide in the US were:
- Firearm (59.8%)
- Suffocation (28.4%)
- Poisoning (25.1%)
- Other (9.3%)
Suicide rates are significantly higher for men than women, with firearms being the most common method for both genders.

Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors

In 2022, 13.2 million adults aged 18 or older reported having serious thoughts of suicide.
1.6 million adults attempted suicide during the past year.

Data Sources

The CDC's Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS) provides data on suicide deaths.
The SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) provides data on substance use and mental health indicators, including suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)

NSDUH participants represent the civilian, non-institutionalized population aged 12 years or older residing in the United States.
The NSDUH results can be used to identify trends in substance use and mental health, including suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adults in the US.

Leading Causes of Death in the U.S. (2021)

Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death for ages 5-24, while unintentional injury, COVID-19, and heart disease are the leading causes of death for ages 25-54.
For ages 5-9, unintentional injury is the leading cause of death at 827 deaths per 100,000.
For ages 10-14, unintentional injury is the leading cause of death at 915 deaths per 100,000.
For ages 15-24, unintentional injury is the leading cause of death at 15,792 deaths per 100,000.
For ages 25-34, unintentional injury is the leading cause of death at 34,452 deaths per 100,000.
For ages 35-44, unintentional injury is the leading cause of death at 36,444 deaths per 100,000.
For ages 45-54, COVID-19 is the leading cause of death at 36,881 deaths per 100,000.
For ages 55-64, malignant neoplasms are the leading cause of death at 108,023 deaths per 100,000.
For all ages, heart disease is the leading cause of death at 695,547 deaths per 100,000.

Suicide in the US

Suicide was not among the top 12 causes of death for ages 0-4 and 65+ in 2021.
Suicide rates are measured as the number of deaths per 100,000 people in the population.
Age-adjusted rates account for differences in population age distributions and changes in population size over time.
The total age-adjusted suicide rate in the U.S. increased from 10.4 per 100,000 in 2000 to 14.2 per 100,000 in 2018, and then declined to 13.5 per 100,000 in 2020 before rising to 14.0 per 100,000 in 2021.
In 2021, the male suicide rate was 4 times higher than the female suicide rate at 22.8 per 100,000 and 5.7 per 100,000, respectively.

Suicide Methods

Firearms were the leading method of suicide in both males and females in the United States in 2021.
The use of firearms for suicide was significantly higher for males at 59.8% than females at 25.1% in 2021.
Poisoning was the second most common method for both males and females in 2021.

Suicidal Thoughts in U.S. Adults

5.2% of adults aged 18 and older in the United States have had serious thoughts about suicide in 2022.
Those aged 18-25 have the highest prevalence of serious suicidal thoughts at 13.6%.
The prevalence of serious suicidal thoughts is highest among adults who identify with two or more races at 9.3%.### Data Collection and Suppressions
Missing data associated with multiple outcomes, including suicidal thoughts and behaviors were statistically imputed beginning in 2021.
Some data groups are not reported due to low precision and may be suppressed if they do not meet acceptable ranges for prevalence estimates, standard error estimates, and sample size.

2022 NSDUH and COVID-19 Pandemic

The 2022 NSDUH continued the use of multimode data collection procedures (both in-person and virtual data collection) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
40.7% of interviews were completed online in 2022 compared to 54.6% in 2021.
The weighted response rates for household screening and interviewing were 25.5% and 47.4%, respectively, yielding an overall response rate of 12.1% for individuals aged 12 or older.
Exercise caution when comparing 2022 NSDUH estimates to previous years due to multimode data collection procedures throughout the collection year and the non-response rate.

Crisis Resources

For individuals in crisis, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 via call, text, or live chat.
The Lifeline provides confidential support to anyone experiencing suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

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This quiz covers the recent data collection methods and statistics related to suicide, specifically focusing on the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Learn about the methods used, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on data collection, and key suicide statistics in the U.S. from 2021.