Canada's adolescent suicide rates have shown fluctuations over the past two decades, with recent data indicating a downward trend. In 2022, the suicide death rate for Canadian teenagers aged 15 to 19 years dropped to 7.4 per 100,000 population, marking a notable decrease from previous years.
Decline in overall numbers
The reduction in suicide rates corresponds with a decrease in the absolute number of suicide deaths among adolescents. In 2022, there were 158 suicide deaths in the 15 to 19 age group, a substantial decrease from 221 deaths reported in 2019. This decline suggests that government interventions and mental health support systems may be having a positive impact on adolescent mental health in Canada.
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Death rate for intentional self-harm (suicide) among adolescents in Canada from 2000 to 2022
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StatCan. (November 27, 2023). Death rate for intentional self-harm (suicide) among adolescents in Canada from 2000 to 2022 (per 100,000 population) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 20, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1318503/adolescent-death-rate-for-suicide-in-canada/
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