Suicide: A ten-year retrospective review of Kentucky medical examiner cases

Author: Shields, L. B. E. / Hunsaker, D. M. / Hunsaker, J. C.
Publication: Journal of Forensic Sciences
Link to Published Abstract
Topics: Ethnicity Gender State Suicide Surveillance/Data Collection
Keywords: Kentucky Suicide
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From 1993-2002 there were almost 3000 suicides in Kentucky. Over 2/3 (67.5%) were from firearms. Of these, over ¾ (76.8%) were shots to the head. Of all suicide victims, 95% were white, and over 80% were male.