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Joseph James

Suicide Remains the Second-Leading Cause of Death for Ages 10 to 24 as Teen Suicidal Thoughts Decline

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day. You can also chat through the 988 Lifeline website.

Suicide was the second-leading cause of death for Americans ages 10 to 24 in 2024, accounting for 19.2% of deaths in that age group, according to final 2024 rankings from the CDC released September 22 by the agency's National Center for Health Statistics. Only unintentional injuries caused more deaths among young people.

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