Suicide Data Report for Deschutes County

Suicide Data Report for Deschutes County.

Click here to view the Suicide Data Report for Deschutes County.

The following data represent actual deaths by suicide within Deschutes County. These statistics have been portrayed with anonymity in order to protect the identities of the individuals and their families. One death by suicide is one death too many.

Deaths by suicide are circumstantial to each individual, often leaving loved ones questioning ‘why?’ However, these questions may never be fully answered, as often the deceased take the answers with them. It is important to note that death by suicide is not unicausal. Rather, it can be influenced by the risk factors present and the protective factors not present. Because of this, we aim to mitigate the prevalence of suicide within Deschutes County by using comprehensive, evidence-based suicide prevention practices. 

It is of the utmost importance to acknowledge those who have lost a loved one to suicide in Deschutes County. This report serves as one of the records of that loss. Deschutes County Health Services intends that this report can be used as a source of hope—because with data comes better-informed solutions for preventing suicide.