Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Young Teens with Suicidal Thoughts
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Measurement Period: 2023
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This indicator shows the percent of public school students in grades 6-8 who have ever seriously considered attempting suicide.
Why is this important?
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth ages 15-24 in the US, and for each death among young people there may be as many as 100 to 200 suicide attempts. Although suicide is complex and can be influenced by many different factors, suicide is preventable. Suicide prevention requires a comprehensive approach that combines multiple strategies to reduce risk and strengthen protective factors at the individual, interpersonal, community, and societal levels. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 988lifeline.org.
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
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Data Source
- Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Health / Adolescent Health, Community / Teen & Adolescent Social Environment, Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Health Status, Social Determinants of Health, Teens