The Hidden Geography of America's Surging Suicide Rate

Richard Florida, writing at the Atlantic Cities:

Wyoming tops the list with an increase of nearly 80 percent. North Dakota is second and Rhode Island third, both with increases of roughly 70 percent. Hawaii, Vermont, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Oregon, and South Dakota round out the top 10.

There’s a surprising link between overall suicide rates and population density. (Florida is discussing increases, which is related but different.)

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