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| Title | Pub. Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Suicide among racial/ethnic populations in the U.S.: Blacks | 2011 | |
This fact sheet is one of four that summarize data and research on suicidal behavior among particular racial and ethnic populations. It reports on mortality from 2004-2008; suicidal behavior (attempts and ideation); suicide among youth, strengths and protective factors, and risk factors among Blacks living in the United States. A chart of suicide mortality over the 10 most recent years of available data (1999-2008) compares suicide among American Indians/Alaska Natives, whites, blacks and Asians/ Pacific Islanders and Hispanics. | ||
| Trends in rates and methods of suicide: United States, 1985-2004 | 2007 | |
In partnership with SPRC, Harvard Injury Control Research Center analyzed trends in rates and methods of suicide over a twenty-year period. Data is presented in graph form and is categorized by means, age group, sex, and race/ethnicity for 1985 – 2004. A black and white copy is also available for optimal printing at
http://www.sprc.org/library/SuicideTrends2BW.pdf | ||
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