EPIDEMIOLOGY IN WASHINGTON STATE
In 2020, the state of Washington ranked 24th in the nation, with the rate of 15.2 suicides per 100,000 population and 1,212 suicide deaths. Overall, suicide ranks as the 10th leading cause of death in Washington State, and its impact differs greatly according to age:
- 2nd leading cause, ages 10–24
- 2nd leading cause, ages 25–34
- 3rd leading cause, ages 35–44
- 5th leading cause, ages 45–54
- 9th leading cause, ages 55–64
- 17th leading cause, ages 65+
(CDC, 2022a)
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