Deaths By Suicide: Annual Numbers

What does this measure?

This table shows the annual number of deaths by suicide across counties in the Hudson Valley region—Orange, Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester—as well as New York State overall. The data covers individual years from 2006 to 2011 and a combined total for 2017–2019. This measure helps track changes in suicide deaths over time and compare patterns across counties and the state.

Deaths By Suicide: Annual Numbers by klancellotti

*Data is measured differently

Summary Statement

Suicide deaths vary across Hudson Valley counties, with Ulster and Sullivan generally reporting higher numbers and Westchester the highest overall. Statewide totals increased from 1,302 in 2006 to 1,625 in 2011, and 5,080 during 2017–2019. These differences highlight the need for targeted mental health and suicide prevention efforts.

Sources

New York State Health Department http://www.health.ny.gov/statistics/chac/mortality/suicid.htm

New York State Health Department http://www.health.ny.gov/statistics/chac/mortality/d24.htm

https://nyshc.health.ny.gov/web/nyapd/suicides-in-new-york