Suicide in Colorado and Mesa County
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In 1998 the suicide death rate in Colorado was more than 14 people per 100,000, making it the 12th highest in the country and 36% higher than the national average.
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In any given year, roughly 600 Coloradans can be expected to die by suicide.
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On average, 2,838 Coloradans are hospitalized per year because of suicide attempts.
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Suicide is the ninth-leading cause of death in Colorado.
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National surveys estimate that there are 18 to 25 suicide attempts for every suicide death.
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Women are much more likely to be suicide attempters, while men are more likely to die by suicide.
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Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among youth, although suicide deaths among youth are relatively infrequent compared with other age groups.
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The risk for suicide among women does not increase as they age.
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The largest number of suicide deaths occur among middle-aged men, between 35 and 44 years of age, with the risk of suicide increasing for those with a mental illness or who abuse alcohol.
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