Andrew T Schramm, Jacey Kant, Carissa W Tomas, Arnitta R Holliman, Hason Khan, Vaynesia T Kendrick, Susan Cronn, Terri A deRoon-Cassini, Sara A Kohlbeck
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Abstract
Background: Monitoring suicide rates is an important public health strategy to inform prevention efforts. We describe rates of adult suicide in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, over a 19-year period.
Methods: Data on all adult suicides from 2002 through 2020 (n = 981) were obtained from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office. Subpopulation rates were identified using the Wisconsin Interactive Statistics on Health System.
Results: Suicide rates increased significantly over the study period, with disproportionate increases among Black and Latinx residents.
Discussion: Expanded prevention efforts are needed to reverse this concerning trend. Further research should guide development of culturally relevant interventions, provide data for the equitable allocation of limited resources.
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