TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - Trends in adult suicide rates in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 2002 through 2020
JO  - WMJ (Wisconsin medical journal)
A1  - Schramm, Andrew T.
A1  - Kant, Jacey
A1  - Tomas, Carissa W.
A1  - Holliman, Arnitta R.
A1  - Khan, Hason
A1  - Kendrick, Vaynesia T.
A1  - Cronn, Susan
A1  - deRoon-Cassini, Terri A.
A1  - Kohlbeck, Sara A.
SP  - 268
EP  - 271
VL  - 122
IS  - 4
N2  - 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. <br><br>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. <br><br>RESULTS: Suicide rates increased significantly over the study period, with disproportionate increases among Black and Latinx residents. <br><br>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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1098-1861
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -