Cross sectional analysis of Chicago vs suburban Cook County suicide deaths among 10–24-year-olds in the Illinois violent death reporting system

Abstract Background In 2014, suicide was the second leading cause of death among 10- to 24-year-olds in the US. Studies note disparities in youth suicide based on sex, race/ethnicity, and urban vs rural settings. This study investigates demographics, mental health indicators, and other circumstances...

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Main Authors: Ernika G. Quimby, Suzanne G. McLone, Maryann Mason, Karen Sheehan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Injury Epidemiology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40621-018-0142-2