Trends in Adult Suicide Rates in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 2002 through 2020. WMJ 2023 Sep;122(4):268-271
Date
09/28/2023Pubmed ID
37768767Abstract
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.
Author List
Schramm AT, Kant J, Tomas CW, Holliman AR, Khan H, Kendrick VT, Cronn S, deRoon-Cassini TA, Kohlbeck SAAuthors
Susan E. Cronn RN APP Lead Inpatient 1 in the Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinSara Kohlbeck PhD, MPH Assistant Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Andrew T. Schramm PhD Assistant Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Carissa W. Tomas PhD Assistant Professor in the Institute for Health and Equity department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Terri A. deRoon Cassini PhD Center Director, Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultHumans
Suicide
Wisconsin
