Prevent suicide and self harm
Rate of suicide deaths per 100,000 people
Current Value
18
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
Updated: February, 2024
Author: Injury Prevention Program, Vermont Department of Health
This indicator, or population measure, is part of our Healthy Vermonters 2030 data set. Read more about how this data helps us understand and improve the well-being of people in Vermont on the Healthy Vermonters 2030 webpage.
Because this data is meant to show how the health of our state changes during the decade from 2020-2030, some indicators may have very few data points for now. Keep checking back to see the progress our public health system and partners are making.
Looking for more data?
- Look at previous data on suicide deaths from the Department of Mental Health Scorecard.
- See the related national Healthy People 2030 objective for reducing suicide deaths.
Reducing the suicide rate is a Healthy People 2030 Leading Health Indicator. It is a high priority objective to drive action toward improving overall health and well-being.
Why Is This Important?
Equity and Impact
Learn more about suicide deaths specific to Older Vermonters age 65+.