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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

green diamond with downward arrow inside it lower than the comparison value; red diamond with downward arrow inside it higher than the comparison value; blue diamond with downward arrow inside it not statistically different from comparison value.

Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

green triangle with upward trending arrow inside it higher than the previous measurement period; green triangle with downward trending arrow inside it lower than the previous measurement period; blue equals sign no statistically different change  from previous measurement period.

green chart bars Significantly better than the overall value

red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

gray chart bars No data on significance available

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Emergency Department Visits due to Non-fatal Self-inflicted Injury

Measurement Period: 2022
This indicator shows the percent (per 100,000 population) of visits to the hospital emergency department because of non-fatal self-injury.

Why is this important?

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, presenting a significant public health challenge. More than 48,000 people lost their lives to suicide in 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each year, an estimated 25 suicide attempts occur for every death by suicide. While all people can experience suicide risk, certain groups experience unequally high rates of suicidal behaviors and death. For example, in the United States, women and youth of color attempt suicide at greater rates than other groups, while middle-aged and older white men die by suicide at greater rates. Every life lost to suicide has immediate and long-term impacts on individuals, families, and entire communities. While suicide remains a significant public health issue in our county, there is hope. The evidence for effective suicide prevention practices is growing every day. Nationally and locally, many communities that experience higher risk are taking action to address suicide in ways that are relevant to their communities and acknowledge the resilience and power of the people most impacted. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 988lifeline.org.  
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County: Humboldt

159.2
per 100,000 population
Source: California Dept of Public Health - EpiCenter
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Humboldt County - DHHS
Last update: September 2024
Filter(s) for this location: State: California

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Filed under: Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Health Behaviors, Teens, Adults