National Healthcare Disparities Report - LDI Health Economist
National Healthcare Disparities Report - LDI Health Economist
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Effectiveness of Care<br />
behavioral therapy can significantly help those who have attempted suicide consider alternative actions when<br />
thoughts of self-harm arise and may reduce suicide attempts (Tarrier, et al., 2008).<br />
Figure 2.32. Suicide deaths per 100,000 population, by race and ethnicity, 2000-2007<br />
14<br />
Total<br />
White<br />
Black<br />
API<br />
AI/AN<br />
14<br />
Non-Hispanic White<br />
Hispanic<br />
12<br />
12<br />
Deaths per 100,00 Population<br />
10<br />
8<br />
6<br />
4<br />
2<br />
0<br />
2000<br />
2001<br />
2002<br />
2003<br />
2004<br />
2005<br />
2006<br />
2007<br />
Key: API = Asian and Pacific Islander; AI/AN = American Indian or Alaska Native.<br />
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, <strong>National</strong> Center for <strong>Health</strong> Statistics, <strong>National</strong> Vital Statistics System—Mortality,<br />
2000-2007.<br />
Denominator: U.S. population.<br />
Note: For this measure, lower rates are better. Estimates are age adjusted to the 2000 standard population.<br />
n Overall, from 2000 to 2007, the rate of suicide deaths did not change significantly (Figure 2.32).<br />
Increases were observed among Whites and AI/ANs; decreases were observed among Blacks.<br />
n In all years, Blacks and APIs had lower suicide death rates than Whites. Hispanics had lower suicide<br />
death rates than non-Hispanic Whites.<br />
Also, in the NHQR:<br />
n In all years, people ages 0-17 had lower suicide death rates than people ages 18-44. Since 2002,<br />
people ages 45-64 have had higher suicide death rates than people ages 18-44. Females had lower<br />
rates than males.<br />
Deaths per 100,000 Population<br />
10<br />
8<br />
6<br />
4<br />
2<br />
0<br />
2000<br />
2001<br />
2002<br />
2003<br />
2004<br />
2005<br />
2006<br />
2007<br />
Chapter 2 Mental <strong>Health</strong> and Substance Abuse<br />
Treatment: Receipt of Treatment for Illicit Drug Use or Alcohol Problem<br />
Illicit drug xx use is a medical problem that can have a direct toxic effect on a number of bodily organs and<br />
exacerbate numerous health and mental health conditions. Alcohol problems also can lead to serious health<br />
risks. Heavy drinking can increase the risk of certain cancers and cause damage to the liver, brain, and other<br />
organs. In addition, alcohol can cause birth defects, including fetal alcohol syndrome. Alcoholism and illicit<br />
drug use increase the risk of death from car crashes and other injuries (Ringold, et al., 2006) Illicit drug use<br />
and alcohol problems can be effectively treated at specialty facilities.<br />
xx<br />
Illicit drugs included in this measure are marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), inhalants (e.g., inhalation of various<br />
substances other than for intended use, such as toluene), hallucinogens, heroin, and prescription-type psychotherapeutic drugs<br />
(nonmedical use).<br />
<strong>National</strong> <strong><strong>Health</strong>care</strong> <strong>Disparities</strong> <strong>Report</strong>, 2011<br />
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