Violent deaths (suicide, homicide, and accidents) are the leading cause
of death in people aged 1--39 in the United States. All three types of
violent death may represent suicidal tendencies. Among early (10--14
years), middle (15--19), and late (20--24) adolescents, suicide and
homicide rates increased with age and have doubled from 1961 to 1975.
Accident rates increased with age but have changed little over the 15- year
period. Suicide, homicide, and accidents increased dramatically between the
10--14-year-old age group and the 15--19-year-old age group; suicide and
homicide rates were remarkably parallel over time; and suicide rates among
young white people were higher and increased more than those among young
nonwhite people.Abstract Teaser