Advisory Board December 17, 2025

According to provisional CDC data, the U.S. suicide rate declined slightly in 2024 after reaching its highest level in over 80 years, in today’s bite-sized hospital and health industry news from Georgia, Indiana, and New York.

  • Georgia: According to provisional CDC data, the U.S. suicide rate declined slightly in 2024 after reaching its highest level in over 80 years. In 2024, the age-adjusted suicide rate was 13.7 deaths per 100,000 people, a slight decline from 14.1 deaths per 100,000 people in 2023. Overall, there were around 48,800 deaths from suicide in 2024, 500 fewer than in 2023. Suicide rates were relatively stable for most age groups, but suicide deaths fell significantly among those ages 25 to 34. Health...

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