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About the National Data
Data
Baseline: 7.4 suicide attempts per 100 population of students in grades 9 through 12 occurred in the past 12 months, as reported in 2017
Target: 1.8 per 100
Methodology
Questions used to obtain the national baseline data
From the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey:
Numerator:
If you attempted suicide during the past 12 months, did any attempt result in an injury, poisoning or overdose that had to be treated by a doctor or a nurse?- I did not attempt suicide during the past 12 months
- Yes
- No
History
In 2024, the baseline race/ethnicity data were revised at the request of the data provider.