SUICIDE DEATHS SAN DIEGO COUNTY 400 358 366
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SUICIDE DEATHS SAN DIEGO COUNTY 400 358 366 377 372 2007 2008 2009 2010 392 300 200 100 0 2011 Source: County Health and Human Services Agency-Medical Examiner Database 2007 -2011 Up 2 SD. org (888) 724 -7240
SUICIDE RATE SAN DIEGO COUNTY Per every 100, 000 people 11. 5 11. 6 11. 9 11. 5 11. 9 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Source: County Health and Human Services Agency-Medical Examiner Database 2007 -2011 Up 2 SD. org (888) 724 -7240
2011 SUICIDE AGE BREAKDOWN 101 100 80 68 56 60 40 55 32 30 22 20 11 17 0 13 -19 20 -24 25 -34 35 -44 45 -54 55 -64 65 -74 75 -84 85+ Source: County Health and Human Services Agency-Medical Examiner Database 2011 Up 2 SD. org (888) 724 -7240
2011 SUICIDE ETHNIC BREAKDOWN 22 (6%) 12 (3%) Total Suicides = 392 23 (6%) White 45 (11%) Hispanic Asian Black Other 290 (74%) Up 2 SD. org (800) 479 -3339
2011 SUICIDE GENDER BREAKDOWN Total Suicides = 392 Male Female 94 (24%) 298 (76%) Source: County Health and Human Services Agency-Medical Examiner Database 2010 Up 2 SD. org (888) 724 -7240
SUICIDE WARNING SIGNS • Talking of hurting or killing oneself • Hopelessness or helplessness • Divorce, separation, stress on family • Loss of health • Loss of job or home • Increased alcohol or drug use • Isolation from family and friends • Daring or risk-taking behavior Up 2 SD. org (888) 724 -7240
HELPING A SUICIDAL PERSON • Ask: Are you having thoughts of suicide? • Listen • Take it seriously • Suicidal behavior is a call for help • Don’t leave person alone • Urge professional help • Give and get help right away 11. 5 Up 2 SD. org (888) 724 -7240
