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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing the week of September 9-15, 2018 as "Suicide Prevention Week" in Solano County (Chair Vasquez)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends the Board adopt and present a resolution recognizing the week of September 9-15, 2018 as "Suicide Prevention Week" in Solano County
SUMMARY:
Suicide is a significant public health crisis that impacts individuals' families, friends, and community. Statistics from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) indicate that suicide is the 11th leading cause of death for all ages in California and 2nd leading cause of death among individuals under the age of 34, claiming approximately 4,300 lives statewide. Nationally, AFSP estimates that in the United States there are approximately 45,000 deaths due to suicide every year with an average of 123 suicides per day. Suicide is also a major health concern at a local level. In 2017, Solano County experienced 45 suicide deaths (in 2016, there were 44 deaths by suicide), of which 47% were individuals between the ages of 26-59. 69% of Solano County suicides were committed by men and 33% of suicide deaths involved a firearm.
This resolution recognizes suicide as a national, statewide, and local public health problem, and suicide prevention as a national, statewide, and local responsibility, and designates September 9th through 15th as "National Suicide Prevention Week" in Solano County. This week overlaps World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th which is recognized internationally and supported by the World Health Organization.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost associated with preparing the agenda item is nominal and absorbed by the department's FY2018/19 Approved Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials are included in the...
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