DUVAL
COUNTY,
FLORIDA
Duval County, Florida is made up of about 1 million people.
That's a million reasons to encourage wellness.
Take a look at the mental health facts to see why we're creating communities that talk.
158
DEATHS BY SUICIDE
In 2020, we lost 158 neighbors to suicide.
1,100
INTENTIONAL SELF-HARM INJURIES
In 2020, 1,100 people intentionally harmed themselves.
*Intentional self-harm injury is an injury or poisoning inflicted on oneself by deliberate means with the intent to take one's own life or with the intent to harm oneself. Not all intentional self-harm injuries are suicide attempts. (FL Department of Health)
**Number includes Hospitalizations and Emergency Department visits as a result of Intentional Self-Harm.
***Data Source
SUICIDE RATE COMPARED TO THE STATE
13.1 %
In 2020, the state of Florida's age-adjusted suicide death rate, per 100,000 people, was 13.1%
15.5 %
In 2020, Duval County, Florida's age-adjusted suicide death rate, per 100,000 people, was 15.5%
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WHAT THAT MEANS
Duval County, Florida has a higher suicide rate, per 100,000 people, than the state of Florida. Something must be done to reduce the rate of suicide in Duval County.
WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS A COMMUNITY
We all want the best for our community, and that starts with supporting each other. At Talkable Communities, we make it easy for you to support your loved ones and your neighbors.