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- The U.S. suicide rate slightly decreased in 2024, with about 48,800 deaths.
- The rate fell to 13.7 per 100,000 people.
- The decline was strongest among people in their late 20s and early 30s, while other age groups remained stable.
- Programs identifying at-risk individuals, including a national crisis line, may have contributed to the decline.
- Concerns persist about eliminating targeted support programs for high-risk groups.
