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At Crisis Clinic one of our primary goals
is suicide prevention. We believe in empowering those who are
considering suicide by helping them choose life and find other ways
to stop their pain. Educating our community about the frequency in
which suicide is chosen by our friends, neighbors and family members
as the way out helps us understand the seriousness of this issue.
Here are some Washington
State and King County statistics.
- Statewide 814 people committed suicide in 2005
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 15-24 year
olds
- In King County, in 2005, 22% of suicides were committed by adults
60 years and older
- On average, 85% of suicides are male, 15% female
- Statewide, 69 people 15-24 years old died by suicide in
2005
- In King County, in 2005, an average of 41% of suicidal deaths
resulted
from the use of firearms
Sources: Washington State Vital
Statistic's report,
King County Medical Examiner's Office Annual Report.
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