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San Diego County presenter: suicide deaths rose 6% from 2021 to 2023; youth and non-Hispanic Black residents saw largest increases
Summary
A presenter at a San Diego County meeting said suicide deaths increased 6% between 2021 and 2023, with a 56% rise for residents ages 10–24 and a 51% rise for non-Hispanic Black residents; a community member shared a personal account of stigma following a family suicide.
A presenter at a San Diego County meeting said suicide deaths in the county increased 6% between 2021 and 2023, with the largest increases seen among residents ages 10 to 24 and non-Hispanic Black residents.
"There's been a significant decrease in annual suicide deaths in San Diego County over the last 5 years. The last 2 years for which we have data have left us with news that isn't as good," the presenter said. "Overall, between 2021 and 2023, there's been a 6% increase in suicide deaths, and we see emerging vulnerability among certain…
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