181 results Suicide is one the leading causes of death among young adults (see Scope of the Problem section). Recognizing the importance of addressing the.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people. That's more than all natural causes combined. A teen or young adult dies by suicide every hour.
Suicide rates for teens and young adults have reached their highest point since 2000, totaling 6241 in 2017. Most suicides involved males.