Public Health Grand Rounds | Public Health Grand Rounds | CDC

Public Health Grand Rounds | Public Health Grand Rounds | CDC

 Public Health Grand Rounds Presents:

"Preventing Suicidal Behavior in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities: A Health Equity Issue"

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CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia

March 19, at 1:00 p.m. (ET)

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and suicide rates have increased more than 30 percent since 2000. Among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI and AN) communities, suicide rates are even higher than among the general population, and they are highest among youth and young adults, ages 15–34. Focusing on subgroups at risk, including youth among AI and AN communities, and implementing evidence-based prevention strategies is a key approach to reducing suicidal behaviors and may help reduce this health inequity.