Changes in suicide rates by hanging and/or suffocation and firearms among young persons aged 10-24 years in the United States: 1992-2006

J Adolesc Health. 2010 May;46(5):503-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.11.206. Epub 2010 Jan 13.

Abstract

We examined changes in suicide rates among 10-24-year-olds in the United States from 1992 to 2006. The overall suicide rate and the rate by firearms, poisoning, and other methods declined markedly, whereas the hanging/suffocation rate increased significantly from 1992 to 2006. This increase occurred across every major demographic subgroup, but was most dramatic for females.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Asphyxia / epidemiology*
  • Asphyxia / mortality*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Firearms*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Suicide / trends*
  • United States / epidemiology
  • Wounds, Gunshot / epidemiology
  • Wounds, Gunshot / mortality*
  • Young Adult