CDC Vital Signs
Suicide Risk Is Tied to Local Economic and Social Conditions
Rates are lower in counties with more health insurance, internet access, and income
One person dies by suicide an average of every 11 minutes. Data show that higher levels of health insurance, home internet, and income in counties may play a role in reducing the risk of suicide. Read the latest issue of Vital Signs to learn more about what can be done to lower suicide risk and save lives.
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