Why Suicide? Suicide Propinquity and Adolescent Risk for Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors

Injury Mortality of Children and Adolescents Aged 0–19 Years — China, 2010–2021

“…Older children, on the other hand, are more likely to engage in dangerous activities when left unsupervised, especially near roads or bodies of water ( 1 ). During adolescence, the rapid maturation of the brain and hormonal changes coupled with increased exposure to internet and social media, may exacerbate interpersonal stress and emotional instability ( 14 ). Such factors could potentially contribute to a rise in suicide rates among adolescents ( 14 ).…”

“…During adolescence, the rapid maturation of the brain and hormonal changes coupled with increased exposure to internet and social media, may exacerbate interpersonal stress and emotional instability ( 14 ). Such factors could potentially contribute to a rise in suicide rates among adolescents ( 14 ). The escalating trend of adolescent suicides that we have observed in China mirrors a global pattern, although the reported rates in China remain lower than in many other countries ( 15 ).…”

“…Our findings indicate that the reasons for injuryrelated mortalities vary among the five age groups, reflecting different levels of exposure to certain hazards during various stages of child development. Infants under one-year-old, for instance, are more prone to unintentional suffocation due to underdeveloped respiratory systems, making them susceptible to potentially fatal obstructions while eating, playing, or sleeping (13). Older children, on the other hand, are more likely to engage in dangerous activities when left unsupervised, especially near roads or bodies of water (1).…”