Youth suicide and attempted suicide

2004

(For resources, this is the publication date. For programs, this is the date posted.)

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Article/Chapter
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

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http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5322.pdf

Published as: Morbidity and mortality weekly report / Centers for Disease Control. June 11, 2004 / 53(22);471. This issue features articles on youth suicide and attempted suicide. The analysis of 10 years (1992-2001) of data on the 10-19 year old age group and suicide method has been summarized in this report.

This issue also contains data on suicide attempts and physical fighting among high school students; school-associated suicides; suicide among Hispanics; and suicide and attempted suicide in China. The suicide trends characterized in this bulletin can help in planning successful prevention programs.