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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing the week of September 10-16, 2017 as "Suicide Prevention Week" in Solano County (Supervisor Thomson)
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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 10-16, 2017 as "National Suicide Prevention Week" in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
Suicide is a significant public health crisis that impacts individuals' families, friends, and community. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that suicide is the 10th leading cause of death for all ages in the United States and 2nd leading cause of death among individuals under the age of 45, claiming approximately 44,000 lives nationwide. The CDC estimates that in the United States there are 1.1 million suicide attempts each year. Men are at a disproportionately higher risk of suicide and often use highly lethal means, such as firearms in their attempts. In California, 78% of suicides are committed by middle-aged men (35-64), contributing to 40% of suicides in the United States. Suicide is also a major health concern at the local level. In 2016 alone, Solano County experienced 44 suicide deaths, of which 45% were individuals between the ages of 40-59. Over the last 10 years, 78%, on average, of all Solano County suicide deaths are men and 48% of suicide deaths during 2016 involved a firearm.
This Resolution recognizes suicide as a national and statewide public health problem, and suicide prevention as a national and statewide responsibility, and designates September 10th through 16th as "National Suicide Prevention Week" in Solano County. This week overlaps World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10th, recognized internationally and supported by the World Health Organization.
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