Suicide Deaths (Per 100,000) Maryland - Queen Anne's (Based on Yearly Trend Data)
Current Value
17.0
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting effects on individuals, families, and communities. Mental disorders and/or substance abuse have been found in the great majority of people who have died by suicide. In Maryland, approximately 500 lives are lost each year to this preventable cause of death.