Published in JAMA Network Open · View the paper (DOI)
A new study finds that US suicide rates have jumped 41% since 1999, with rural areas bearing the brunt. Factors contributing to higher rates include lack of insurance, gun shop density, poverty, and low social connections.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Suicide rates climbing, especially in rural America Ohio State University · Sep 6, 2019 · first to report
- Study examines suicide at county level in US JAMA Network · Sep 6, 2019
- WVU researcher finds link between deprivation and rural suicide rates West Virginia University · Sep 9, 2019