Changes in suicide rates by hanging and/or suffocation and firearms among young persons aged 10-24 years in the United States: 1992-2006.
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.
Bridge
Jeffrey A
JA
The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH 43205, USA. Jeff.Bridge@Nationwidechildrens.org
Greenhouse
Joel B
JB
Sheftall
Arielle H
AH
Fabio
Anthony
A
Campo
John V
JV
Kelleher
Kelly J
KJ
D000293:Adolescent; D001237:Asphyxia / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000401:mortality*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005389:Firearms; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013405:Suicide / Q000639:trends*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000401:mortality*; D055815:Young Adult