CDC Reports Suicide Is Up for Middle-Aged Americans

The CDC has released a new report that indicates suicide is up among Americans age 35-64. Between 1999 and 2010, the rate rose by 28.4%, from  13.7 per 100,000 population in 1999 to 17.6 in 2010.

The greatest increases in suicide were seen among American Indian/Alaska natives and whites.

The CDC noted that its findings underscore the need for suicide prevention measures directed toward middle-age populations.

To read the report, click here.