Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in the Past Year among Adults, by Age Group: 2008 and 2009

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Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (December 21, 2010). Figure 2. Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in the Past Year among Adults, by Age Group: 2008 and 2009. Rockville, MD.

 

Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in the Past Year among Adults, by Age Group: 2008 and 2009

  Age 18 to 25 Age 26 to 49 Age 50 or Older
Seriously Thought about Dying by Suicide 6.4% 4.1% 2.3%
Made Any Suicide Plans 1.9% 1.0% 0.6%
Attempted Suicide 1.2% 0.5% 0.2%

Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (December 21, 2010). Figure 2. Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in the Past Year among Adults, by Age Group: 2008 and 2009. Rockville, MD.

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