Suicide was the eleventh leading cause of death for all ages.
Source: 2006 - CDC
 
More than 33,000 suicides occurred in the U.S. in 2006. This is the equivalent of 91 suicides per day or one suicide every 16 minutes.
Source: 2006 - CDC
 
Males take their own lives at nearly four times the rate of females and represent 79.0% of all U.S. suicides.
Source: 2006 - CDC
 
During their lifetime, women attempt suicide about two to three times as often as men.
Source: 2006 - CDC
 
Firearms are the most commonly used method of suicide among males (56.0%).
Source: 2006 - CDC