05/26/2026
Over 49,000 people die by su***de annually in the U.S. (one death roughly every 11 minutes), making it the 11th leading cause of death overall. Globally, it accounts for more than 740,000 deaths every year—roughly one every 43 seconds. It is a leading cause of death among young people.
United States: Statistics Leading Cause of Death: It is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10–34, and the 4th leading cause for ages 35–44.Demographics: Men have significantly higher su***de mortality rates (over \(22\) per \(100,000\)), while su***de death rates have increased most rapidly for younger demographics and people of color over the past decade.Mental Health vs. Other Factors: About half of the people who die by su***de have a known, diagnosed mental health condition; the other half do not have a formally diagnosed history at the time of death.
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