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Death Rates Due to Suicide and Homicide Among Persons Aged 10-24: United States, 2000-2017
NCHS Data Brief
|November 22, 2019
Summary
Violent deaths, including suicide and homicide, are a leading cause of premature death for US youth aged 10-24. This report analyzes trends in these death rates from 2000 to 2017.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Mortality Statistics
Background:
- Violent deaths, encompassing suicide and homicide, represent a significant cause of premature mortality in the United States.
- These deaths disproportionately affect young individuals, specifically those aged 10-24.
- In 2017, suicide and homicide were among the top five leading causes of death for various age subgroups within this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the trends in suicide and homicide death rates.
- To analyze these trends for individuals aged 10-24 overall.
- To provide detailed analysis for specific age groups: 10-14, 15-19, and 20-24.
Main Methods:
- Utilized national mortality data.
- Analyzed death rates for suicide and homicide.
- Focused on the period from 2000 to 2017.
Main Results:
- Suicide was the second leading cause of death for persons aged 10-14, 15-19, and 20-24 in 2017.
- Homicide ranked as the third leading cause for ages 15-19 and 20-24, and fifth for ages 10-14 in 2017.
- The report details the specific trends observed over the 18-year study period.
Conclusions:
- Suicide and homicide are critical public health concerns for young people in the US.
- Understanding these trends is vital for developing targeted prevention strategies.
- Continued monitoring of violent death rates among youth is essential.
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