Kansas Youngster Suicide Stats Skyrockets

News for the NEXTGEN becomes increasingly dire and parents would be wise to pay attention to this tragic trend that has impacted more families than most locals REALLY understand.

Here's the data that stands out . . .

"Suicide was the second leading cause of death for Kansas early adolescents age 10-14 and youths age 15-24 in 2016-2020. The Kansas youth suicide rate increased 63.8 percent, from 13.0 per 100,000 population in 2001-2005, to 21.3 per 100,000 in 2016-2020, which outpaced the 41.1 percent increase in the U.S. overall (9.9 to 14.0 per 100,000)."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Suicide Among Adolescents and Youths in Kansas - Kansas Health Institute

Rising Rates in the Sunflower State Key Points Kansas had the 10th highest suicide rate in the nation for youths age 15-24 and the 11th highest for early adolescents age 10-14 in 2016-2020. Suicide was the second leading cause of death for Kansas early adolescents age 10-14 and youths age 15-24 in 2016-2020.

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