Suicide Risk Tied to Local Economic and Social Conditions

The latest CDC Vital Signs report highlights how community-level factors, such as health insurance, broadband access, and income, are linked to lower suicide rates. Counties with the highest health insurance coverage saw suicide rates 26% lower than those with the least coverage.

 

Additionally, areas with widespread internet access had 44% lower rates of suicide, and for American Indian/Alaska Native populations, suicide rates were cut in half in counties with the highest incomes. The report encourages communities to focus on increasing access to these resources to reduce suicide risks. For full insights, visit the Vital Signs web page and access the report.