Suicide is among the leading causes of death in Oregon, and is a major public health issue nationally.
- There are more than 650 suicides in Oregon each year and more than 2,100 hospitalizations due to suicide attempts.
Individuals that attempt suicide, when not fatal, can have lasting health problems that may include brain damage, organ failure, depression and other mental health problems. Suicide also affects survivors and communities.
Suicide and other self-inflicted injuries result in an estimated $41.2 billion in combined medical and work loss costs in the United States annually.