Suicide Rates by Age Group
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide is a major health concern and is a leading cause of death in the United States. Estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in 2019. Over 47,500 people died by suicide in that year alone.
It is vital to seek treatment immediately if you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts or depressive episodes.
Suicide by Age Group
Specific age groups have higher rates of suicidal death. Data shows that suicide was the 2nd leading cause of death for people between the ages of 10 and 34. For individuals between the ages of 10-14, unintentional injury was the leading cause of death followed by suicide. The same was true of individuals between the ages of 15-24 and the ages of 24-34.
Suicide was the 4th leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 35-44. The leading cause of death for that age group was unintentional injury followed by malignant neoplasms and heart disease.
For individuals between the ages of 45-54, suicide was the 5th leading cause of death. The leading cause of death was malignant neoplasms, followed by heart disease, unintentional injury, and liver disease.
Over 8,230 individuals between the ages of 55-64 died by suicide in 2019, making it the 8th leading cause of death for the age group. The leading cause of death was malignant neoplasms followed by heart disease, unintentional injury, CLRD, diabetes mellitus, liver disease, and cerebrovascular.
Getting Help
Suicide, depression, and suicidal thoughts are common among many age groups. Any thoughts of suicide should be examined by a professional. There are a number of mental health treatments for individuals suffering from suicidal tendencies or depression.
If you have committed a crime as a result of your mental health struggles, you may be eligible for a pre-trial diversion program. It is important to discuss your options with your attorney.