Gender and suicide Epidemiology of suicide

in united states, males 4 times more die suicide females, although more women men report suicide attempts. male suicide rates higher females in age groups (the ratio varies 3:1 10:1). in other western countries, males more die suicide females (usually factor of 3–4:1). 8th leading cause of death males, , 19th leading cause of death females. excess male mortality suicide evident data non-western countries.