Adults aging in North Carolina will maximize their independence and quality of life by improving mental health and self-management of their chronic diseases.
Suicide rate among North Carolinians aged 65 or older (3-year estimates per 100,000 NC population)
Current Value
16.1
Definition
This data was taken from America's Health Rankings which analyzes data from the CDC WONDER Multiple Cause of Death Files to compile 3-year estimates of the number of deaths due to intentional self-harm per 100,000 North Carolina adults ages 65 and older. These estimates are based on data collected over a 3-year period of time that describe the average characteristics for any given data point during that 3-year time period.
The North Carolina Violent Death Reporting System (NC-VDRS) is a statewide surveillance system funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. NC-VDRS collects detailed information on violent deaths that occur in North Carolina including suicide. NC-VDRS also triangulates information from death certificates, medical examiner reports and law enforcement reports to understand and aid in the prevention of violent deaths. Data for this measure were taken from the NC Injury and Violence Prevention fact sheet which may be found here.
Why Is This Important?
Suicide rates in North Carolina’s older adult population are concerning. Although, in 2020, suicide was the 3rd or 4th leading cause of death in three age groups (spanning 5-44 years) and the 9th leading cause of death in those aged 45-64, the total number of deaths from suicide was higher in the older adult population (1,370) than that of all other age groups combined (1,177).
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