In 2013, suicide was the second leading cause of death among US young adolescents
(15-19 years of age), and accounted for 18.4% of all deaths in this age group.
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According to a nationally representative study on the lifetime prevalence of adolescent
suicidal behaviors, 12.1% of US adolescents experience suicidal ideation, 4.0% develop
a plan, and 4.1% attempt suicide.
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In the same study it was estimated that approximately 60% of young people with a
suicide plan will attempt suicide, and most of the adolescents who subsequently make
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References
- Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance. Compare State/District and National Results.(Available:) (Accessed March 30, 2015)
- The duration of the suicidal process: how much time is left for intervention between consideration and accomplishment of a suicide attempt?.J Clin Psychiatry. 2009; 70: 19
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Published online: November 24, 2015
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