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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Teens who Made a Suicide Plan
Measurement Period: 2013
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This indicator shows the percentage of high school students who made a plan about how they would attempt suicide during the 12 months preceding the survey.
Why is this important?
Suicide among young people continues to be a serious problem in the United States. Suicide is the third leading cause of death in people between the ages of 15 and 24 and the overall eleventh leading cause of death in the United States. In 2007, suicide took the lives of over 30,000 Americans. Males are four times more likely to die from suicide than females, but females are more likely to attempt suicide. In addition to deaths by suicide, there are an estimated 16 attempted suicides for every suicide committed. Research shows that most people who commit suicide have a diagnosable mental illness or substance abuse disorder. Studies show that addressing psychiatric illness through early recognition, intervention, and treatment is an effective way to fight suicidal behavior.
14.7%
Source:
CDC Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
Measurement period: 2013
Maintained by: DC Healthy Communities Collaborative
Last update: November 2014
Measurement period: 2013
Maintained by: DC Healthy Communities Collaborative
Last update: November 2014
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Data Source
- CDC Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
Maintained By: DC Healthy Communities Collaborative
Filed under: Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens