Abstract

Methods of Suicide Among Persons Aged 10-19 Years – United States, 1992-2001

Lubell K M~~Swahn M H~~et al

Year: 2004 Source: MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, v.53, no.22, (11 June 2004), p.471-474 SIEC No: 20040618

To characterize trends in suicide methods among persons aged 10-19 years, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) analyzed data for persons living in the United States during 1992-2001. This report summarizes the results of that analysis, which indicated a substantial decline in suicides by firearm & an increase in suicides by suffocation. (9 refs)