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The states that showed the highest suicide rates in the C.D.C. data were also, in many cases, the states with the least restrictive gun laws, Dr. Wilcox said.
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Dr. Holly Wilcox stated that the states with the highest suicide rates in the CDC data were often those with the least restrictive gun laws.
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Dr. Holly Wilcox
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News Article
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{
    "person": "Dr. Holly Wilcox",
    "source_data": "CDC",
    "organization": "Johns Hopkins Center for Suicide Prevention"
}
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Health Law Firearms Suicide
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September 25, 2026 at 1:09 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 1:09 AM (2 weeks ago)

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U.S. Suicide Rate Drops, but Remains ‘Stubbornly High’
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/23/well/mind/suicide-rate-2024-cdc.html

The U.S. suicide rate saw a slight dip from 2023 to 2024, but experts note it remains "stubbornly high" and largely unchanged since 2017. Despite a decrease in total deaths, suicide rose to the 10th leading cause of death in 2024, highlighting the need for continued intervention and prevention efforts.

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