US Suicide Rates Remain Near Historic Highs, CDC Reports

Preliminary data shows over 49,300 deaths by suicide in 2023, with firearms as the leading means.

The suicide rate in the US was 14.2 per 100,000 people in both 2022 and 2023, matching the highest level since 1941.
Men are three to four times more likely to die by suicide than women, with the highest rates among men aged 75 and older.
Firearms accounted for over half of all suicide deaths in 2022, with increasing use noted among both men and women.
Suicide remains the 11th leading cause of death overall, and the second leading cause among people aged 10-14 and 20-34.
Experts emphasize the importance of mental health resources and safe firearm storage to mitigate suicide risks.