Injury and Violence Prevention Branch

Suicide Data

Suicide occurs when a person ends his or her life. For people in North Carolina between the ages of 15 and 34, suicide is the second leading cause of death, and it is the third leading cause of death for those ages 10 to 14. Suicide deaths are only part of the problem. More people survive suicide attempts than those who actually die. They are often seriously injured and need medical care. Most people feel uncomfortable talking about suicide. Often, victims are blamed, and their friends, families, and communities are left devastated.

Prevention Materials

• Suicide Prevention Tips for Health Professionals (PDF, 651 KB)
• Suicide Prevention Information

Violent Death Reporting System (N.C. VDRS) Data

Suicide

Overall Suicide

• 01/13/21: 2018 Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2016 Suicide Fact Sheet (N.C. VDRS) (PDF, 166 KB)
• 2015 Suicide Fact Sheet (N.C. VDRS) (PDF, 130 KB)
• 2014 Suicide Fact Sheet (N.C. VDRS) (PDF, 171 KB)

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Elder Suicide

• 01/13/21: 2018 Elder Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2012-2016 Elder Suicide Fact Sheet (N.C. VDRS) (PDF, 210 KB)

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Veteran Suicide

• 01/22/21: Veteran Suicide in North Carolina, 2014-2018 (PDF, 305 KB)
• Veteran Suicide in North Carolina, 2013-2017 (PDF, 243 KB)
• Veteran Suicide in North Carolina, 2012-2016 (N.C. VDRS) (PDF, 229 KB)
• Veteran Suicide in North Carolina, 2011-2015 (N.C. VDRS) (PDF, 198 KB)

Youth Suicide Fact Sheets

• 01/13/21:2018 Youth Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2007-2016 Youth Suicide Fact Sheet (N.C. VDRS) (PDF, 215 KB)

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Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Data

High School

• 2011 Considered, Made a Plan or Attempted Suicide (High School YRBS) (PDF, 114 KB)
• 2011 Considered Suicide (High School YRBS) (PDF, 112 KB)
• 2011 Made a Suicide Plan (High School YRBS) (PDF, 112 KB)
• 2011 Attempted Suicide (High School YRBS) (PDF, 113 KB)
• 2009 Considered, Made a Plan or Attempted Suicide (High School YRBS) (PDF, 714 KB)
• 2009 Considered Suicide (High School YRBS) (PDF, 712 KB)
• 2009 Made a Suicide Plan (High School YRBS) (PDF, 713 KB)
• 2009 Attempted Suicide (High School YRBS) (PDF, 713 KB)

Middle School

• 2011 Considered Suicide or Made a Plan (Middle School YRBS) (PDF, 113 KB)
• 2011 Considered Suicide (Middle School YRBS) (PDF, 112 KB)
• 2011 Made a Suicide Plan (Middle School YRBS) (PDF, 112 KB)
• 2009 Considered Suicide or Made a Plan (Middle School YRBS) (PDF, 713 KB)
• 2009 Considered Suicide (Middle School YRBS) (PDF, 712 KB)
• 2009 Made a Suicide Plan (Middle School YRBS) (PDF, 712 KB)

Visit the CDC’s site on preventing suicide for more information.

For older fact sheets, please contact a member of the Injury and Violence Prevention Branch.