iIndicator Details
% Seriously Considered Attempting Suicide in Past Year
Short Definition: % seriously considered attempting suicide in past year
Long Definition:
Percent of students reporting they had seriously considered attempting suicide during the 12 months before the survey.
Agency Source: CDC
Time Period(s):
| Calendar Year | 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 |
Geographies: U.S. States
Data Type: Numeric
Purpose:
According to the CDC, suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-19 year old youths. In addition, a prior suicide attempt is a significant risk factor for a fatal adolescent suicide attempt.
Limitations:
These data represent results from a survey. Be wary of interpreting data when there are large confidence intervals around the estimates. States with weighted data achieved at least a 60% overall response rate. With weighted data, it is possible to say, for example, "X% of high school students in the state seriously considered attempting suicide in past year." Refer to the "Quality" indicator to determine which states' data are weighted.
Universe:
Tags: Mental Health
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