Suicide Rate (TOTAL) in Lincoln County (per 100,000) - age-adjusted rates
Current Value
9.3
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
Both the State and Lincoln County observed an increase in suicide mortality rates from 2014 to 2021. North Carolina's age-adjusted rate increased from 13.0 in 2014 to 13.3 in 2021 while Lincoln County's age-adjusted rate increased from 12.7 in 2014 to 16.1 in 2021.
What Works
Expanding access to tele-mental health services is a lever for change listed in Healthy North Carolina 2030: A Path Toward Health.