U.S. Suicide Rate Shows Slight Decrease.

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The number of suicides in the U.S. went down a little. Experts are not sure why, or if this drop will continue.

Suicide rates were very high for many years recently. They dropped to 13.7 deaths per 100,000 people last year.

Suicide is a very complex problem with many different reasons. Depression, poor mental health care, and guns can be factors.

Some programs help find people who are at risk of suicide. But some help for high-risk groups was recently stopped.

Suicide rates are different across various age groups and places. People now feel less shame and seek help more often.

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Did the number of suicides in the U.S. go up or down?

The number of suicides in the U.S. went down a little.

What was the suicide rate last year?

The suicide rate dropped to 13.7 deaths per 100,000 people last year.

What are some factors that can lead to suicide?

Depression, poor mental health care, and guns can be factors.

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