The data are based on death certificate information compiled by the CDC. Data are shown for all ages and select age groups where suicide was one of the leading twelve causes of death in 2020. Table 1 shows the twelve leading causes of death in the United States, and the number of deaths attributed to each cause. There were nearly two times as many suicides (45,979) in the United States as there were homicides (24,576).Suicide was the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10-14 and 25-34, the third leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 15-24, and the fourth leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 35 and 44.Suicide was the twelfth leading cause of death overall in the United States, claiming the lives of over 45,900 people.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) WISQARS Leading Causes of Death Reports, in 2020:.Suicide is a Leading Cause of Death in the United States Suicidal ideation refers to thinking about, considering, or planning suicide.Īdditional information about suicide can be found on the NIMH health topics page on Suicide Prevention.A suicide attempt might not result in injury.

A suicide attempt is a non-fatal, self-directed, potentially injurious behavior with intent to die as a result of the behavior.Suicide is defined as death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with intent to die as a result of the behavior.Research Training and Career Development Opportunities.Research Conducted at NIMH (Intramural Research Program).Upcoming Observances and Related Events.

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