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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
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.
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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