Circumstances for suicides varied by age group in 2015: 15-24 year olds had the highest percent of current mental health problem. 45-64 year olds had the highest percent of current treatment for mental illness or substance abuse. 25-44 year olds had the highest percent of alcohol and/or substance abuse problem, history of suicide attempts and intimate partner problem compared to the other age groups. ______________ 7 Circumstances are not mutually exclusive; more than one circumstance may be noted on each suicide.
Circumstances for suicides varied by age group in 2015: 15-24 year olds had the highest percent of current mental health problem. 45-64 year olds had the highest percent of current treatment for mental illness or substance abuse. 25-44 year olds had the highest percent of alcohol and/or substance abuse problem, history of suicide attempts and intimate partner problem compared to the other age groups. ______________ 7 Circumstances are not mutually exclusive; more than one circumstance may be noted on each suicide.
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