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Where do Suicides Occur?

About three-quarters of suicide incidents occur at home. Most (85%) die at the scene and never make it to the hospital (NVISS data).

Suicide rates are highest in rural areas, in the west (excluding California) and, to a lesser extent, in parts of the south and northern New England (WISQARS data).

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