Teen Suicide: United States Statistics
· Since the 1950s the numbers of teen suicides have tripled. They have increased over 120 percent since 1980.
· The rate for African American males has increased 165 percent since 1980.
· White males have the highest rate for teen suicide.
· Seven percent of teenagers who attempt suicide will be successful.
· Guns are used for every two out of three suicides committed.
· Nearly 5000 teenagers take their own lives each year.
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