suicide

Question 1

What is suicide?

Answer 1

death caused by self-directed injuries with an intent to die

Question 2

how did suicide rates change from 1999-2018?

Answer 2

rose from 10.5 to 14.2 per 100,000 then declined slightly to 13.9

Question 3

What is the 10th leading cause of death?

Answer 3

suicide

Question 4

how many more suicides are there than homicides?

Answer 4

there are more than twice as many suicides as homicides

Question 5

How many suicide deaths occur globally?

Answer 5

700,000

Question 6

What are the most common methods of suicide?

Answer 6

1. ingestion of pesticides
2. firearms
3. hanging

Question 7

What are risk factors for suicide? (hint: 6)

Answer 7

1. disaster
2. abuse
3. loss
4. sense of isolation
5. veteran status
6. discrimination