JOURNAL ARTICLE

(365) Understanding Suicide Trends Among Floridian Males; An Essential Component of a Men's Health Initiative.

  • Published In: Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gordon, A; Ruiz Perez, EF; Levine, A; Kava, B 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on analyzing suicide trends among males in Florida as a critical aspect of a men’s health initiative. It reports that suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among Floridian men aged 18 to 54, with males experiencing over three times the suicide rate of females. In 2021, non-Hispanic White men had the highest suicide rates, and firearms were the most common method used, accounting for 63% of deaths. The study highlights significant racial, ethnic, and geographic disparities in suicide rates, emphasizing the need for targeted prevention strategies informed by robust regional data.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Sexual Medicine. 2024/01, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Ethnic and Cultural Studies
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1743-6095
  • DOI:10.1093/jsxmed/qdae001.350
  • Accession Number:175496077
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