Record #:

3931

Author(s):

Surles, Kathryn B.

Abstract:

Some 904 people committed suicide in 1995. The number of suicides per 100,000 increased from 11.2 in 1980 to 12.6 in 1995. Among the old, white males have the highest rate. Among younger minorities and younger males, the rate is increasing. Two-thirds of all suicides result from use of firearms.

Source:

SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 110, Aug 1998, p1-11, il, f

Subject(s):

Suicide--Statistics