Citation

Schramm AT, Kant J, Tomas CW, Holliman AR, Khan H, Kendrick VT, Cronn S, deRoon-Cassini TA, Kohlbeck SA. WMJ Wis. Med. J. 2023; 122(4): 268-271.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Wisconsin Medical Society)

DOI

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PMID

37768767

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Monitoring suicide rates is an important public health strategy to inform prevention efforts. We describe rates of adult suicide in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, over a 19-year period.

METHODS: Data on all adult suicides from 2002 through 2020 (n = 981) were obtained from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office. Subpopulation rates were identified using the Wisconsin Interactive Statistics on Health System.

RESULTS: Suicide rates increased significantly over the study period, with disproportionate increases among Black and Latinx residents.

DISCUSSION: Expanded prevention efforts are needed to reverse this concerning trend. Further research should guide development of culturally relevant interventions, provide data for the equitable allocation of limited resources.

Language: en