Teenage Prisoners Are Twice As Likely to Commit Suicide
Suicide rates among teenagers in adult state and federal prisons are shockingly high, according to data released by the Bureau of Justice Statistics. There are an average of 32 suicides per 100,000 prisoners amongst inmates aged 17 years and younger. This over twice the rate of suicide for those aged 25-34. Read more in one on Forbes.
Adolescent suicide rates in the U.S. by state as of 2024
Death rate for suicide in the U.S. 1950-2023, by gender
Death rate for suicide in the U.S. 1950-2023
Death rate from suicide in the U.S. by gender and age 2023
Suicide rate in China 2000-2021
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