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The study found that the rates among various age groups of men had “increased significantly” — most notably in those aged 15 to 24, which rose 8% from 2020.
Michael Lindsey, dean of New York University’s Silver School of Social Work, told NBC News that the higher rate among this group might be becauseyounger men are more likely to participate in high-risk behaviors.
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The report said the increase is not statistically significant, however, as it was based on a relatively small number of cases.
“We can’t jump to any conclusions,” Julie Cerel, director of the Suicide Prevention and Exposure Lab at the University of Kentucky, told NBC News. “But we need to be looking out for younger girls, as well.”
Despite the rising rate, the data showed that the 4% increase is still 1% below the 2018 peak, at 48,344 deaths.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reported that following the nationwide launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in July, there had been a 45% increase in volume.
“Our nation’s transition to 988 moves us closer to betterserving the crisis care needs of peopleacross America,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a release.
“988 is more than a number, it’s a message: we’re there for you. The transition to 988 is just the beginning,” Becerra added. “We will continue working towards comprehensive, responsive crisis care services nationwide to save lives.”
source: people.com
