Colorado. Vital Records & Statistics Branch.
Author
Series
Health watch volume no. 101
Publisher
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Vital Records & Statistics Branch
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Homicide is a significant public health concern that affects people of all backgrounds and circumstances, and demands continued attention in Colorado and across the country. Over the past decade, the homicide rate has decreased in the United States and in Colorado. Although there has been a decrease in homicide deaths year to year, the decline appears to be slowing, causing homicide to remain a target of public health prevention efforts.
Author
Series
Health watch volume no. 102
Publisher
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Vital Records & Statistics Branch
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Suicide is a critical public health concern that adversely affects a diverse population of Americans. The number of suicides has increased over the past decade for the United States and also in Colorado. In 2015, Colorado had the ninth highest suicide rate (19.5 deaths per 100,000 population) among all states. In 2015, suicide was the seventh leading cause of death in Colorado. From 2011 to 2015, the suicide deaths in Colorado outnumbered deaths...
Author
Series
Health watch volume no. 96
Publisher
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Vital Records & Statistics Branch
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Colorado had the seventh highest suicide rate (19.1 deaths per 100,000 population) among all states. In 2013, suicide was the seventh leading cause of death in Colorado. From 2009 to 2013, there were 4,654 suicide deaths in Colorado, outnumbering deaths by motor vehicle accident, unintentional poisoning, falls or homicide.
Author
Series
Health watch volume no. 97
Publisher
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Vital Records & Statistics Branch
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
First responders as an occupation, have a unique relationship with suicide deaths. They are often the people who come into contact with suicidal individuals and respond to suicide deaths within their day-to-day work. Additionally research has shown that first responders may be at higher risk for suicide. In response to this, the Suicide Prevention Commission of Colorado recommends developing suicide prevention strategies specific to these occupations....
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