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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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