G. Suicide

SUICIDE

The child suicide rate is an important indicator for public health advocates and policymakers. Suicide rates for children have increased 150% from 1.0 per 100,000 children in 2013 to 2.5 per 100,000 children in 2016 (the latest year available). Suicide is listed as the third leading cause of death in Orange County behind unintentional injuries and cancer.

3.0 Orange County Suicide Rate Per 100,000 Children, 2013-2016

Suicide rate per 100,000

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.0

0.5 1.0 1.7 2.0 2.5

0.0

2013 2014 2015 2016

Source: OC Children’s Partnership (2019). The 24th Annual report on the Conditions of Children in OC