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Suicide in Travis County, Texas, from 1994 through 1998.

S Li1, L A Hauser, B Gao

  • 1Austin Psychiatric Resident Program, Austin State Hospital, 4110 Guadalupe, Austin, TX 78751, USA.

Texas Medicine
|May 31, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Suicide rates in Travis County, Texas, were studied using 426 cases from 1994-1998. Caucasian males aged 75+ were at highest risk, with firearms being the most common method.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Forensic Science

Background:

  • Suicide is a significant public health issue in the U.S.
  • Limited research exists on suicide demographics in Travis County, Texas.
  • Understanding local suicide patterns is crucial for targeted prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the occurrence and characteristics of completed suicides in Travis County.
  • To identify high-risk demographic groups within the county.
  • To analyze the methods used in completed suicides.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 426 completed suicide cases from 1994 to 1998 in Travis County.
  • Data analyzed using chi-squared and t-tests.
  • Demographic and method data were collected and categorized.

Main Results:

  • The annual suicide rate in Travis County was 13.0 per 100,000.
  • Caucasian males exhibited the highest suicide rate, followed by Hispanics and Black individuals.
  • Individuals aged 75 and older had the highest rate, with those aged 45-54 having the second highest.
  • Firearms were the most common method for both males (60.8%) and females (37.3%).

Conclusions:

  • Caucasian males aged 75 and older represent the highest-risk group for suicide in Travis County.
  • Firearm availability may significantly influence suicide rates in the region.
  • Targeted suicide prevention strategies should consider demographic and method-specific data.

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