Suicide Data

Suicide occurs when a person ends their life. For people in North Carolina between the ages of 15 and 34 it is the third leading cause of death. Suicide deaths are only part of the problem. More people survive suicide attempts than actually die. They are often seriously injured and need medical care. Most people feel uncomfortable talking about suicide. Often, victims are blamed. Their friends, families, and communities are left devastated.

The Injury and Violence Prevention Branch Surveillance Unit worked with the Youth Suicide Prevention Task Force coordinator to develop suicide prevention materials:

• N.C. Suicide Fact Sheet PDF 657 KB
• Suicide Prevention Tips for Health Professionals PDF 651 KB
• General Suicide Prevention Information

Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Data

• 2007 Considered, Made a Plan or Attempted Suicide (High School YRBS) PDF 703 KB
• 2007 Made a Suicide Plan (High School YRBS) PDF 704 KB
• 2007 Attempted Suicide (High School YRBS) PDF 704 KB
• 2005 Considered Suicide (High School YRBS) PDF 704 KB
• 2005 Made a Suicide Plan (High School YRBS) PDF 704 KB
• 2005 Attempted Suicide (High School YRBS) PDF 704 KB

Middle School

• 2007 Considered Suicide (Middle School YRBS) PDF 703 KB
• 2007 Made a Suicide Plan (Middle School YRBS) PDF 704 KB
• 2007 Considered Suicide and Made a Plan (Middle School YRBS) 704 KB

Visit the CDC’s site on preventing suicide for more information.