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Suicide
(All figures are for U.S.)

Deaths Annually: 30,622 (2001)

Death Rate: 10.8 deaths per 100,000 population (2001)

Cause of Death Rank: 11th (2001)

Cause of Death Rank for 10-14 Year Olds: 3rd (2001)

Cause of Death Rank for 15-19 Year Olds: 3rd (2001)

Cause of Death Rank for 20-24 Year Olds: 3rd(2001

Source/more data:

Deaths: Leading Causes for 2001

Comprehensive Data

Suicide as a Leading Cause of Death, by Age, Race,and Sex (2001)
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Suicides and Suicide Death Rates, by State (2001)
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Suicide ideation/attempts
Health, United States 2003, Table 58

Related Links

Mortality Data Web page

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

National Institute of Mental Health