Gen Z suicide spikes in South, Midwest

Suicide rates for young Gen Z adults are higher in most states than they were in 2014 when 18- to 27-year-olds were part of the millennial generation. Rates increased the most in Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, Alabama and Ohio, according to a Stateline analysis.

Suicide rates for young Gen Z adults are higher in most states than they were in 2014 when when 18-27 year-olds were in the millennial generation. Rates increased the most in Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, Alabama and Ohio, according to a Stateline analysis.

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Rates are per 100,000 population. Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Stateline analysis

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