Riverside County Suicide Brief 2018-2022
Date: Jul 08 , 2024
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The Epidemiology and Program Evaluation (EPE) branch would like to share a new brief focusing on suicides and self-harm. This report highlights trends over time across demographic groups and geography to show where intervention can be targeted in Riverside County.
Key points:
- Suicide deaths were higher among males while suicide attempts were higher among females.
- Adults aged 25-64 made up a larger percentage of suicide deaths; however, adults 65+ years had the highest rate of suicide deaths in 2022.
- Suicide by firearm was the most common means for males, while poisoning was the most common means among females.
- Veteran suicide deaths accounted for 16% of all suicide deaths.
