Populations

Suicide affects all groups, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and occupations, as well as those with other characteristics. But suicidal thoughts and behaviors can vary across populations, and risk and protective factors for suicide may also differ.

The pages below summarize the suicide problem, risk and protective factors, and opportunities for prevention among specific populations.

Adults > Adults Ages 26 to 55 Years > Older Adults > Young Adults Ages 18 to 25 Years	Attempt Survivors and Other People with Lived Experience	Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer People
Men	Military Service Members and Veter	People in Particular Occupations
People with Physical Health Problems or Disabilities	Racial and Ethnic Groups > American Indians and Alaska Natives > Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders > Blacks and African Americans > Hispanics and Latinos	Survivors of Suicide Loss
Women	Youth > Adolescents > Children Ages 12 and Younger