Suicide Rates In Greenland And The U.S.

Suicides per 100,000, by year

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Analysis of suicides through 2010 in Greenland came from the International Journal of Circumpolar Health, which reported suicide rates for five-year periods. This rate has been standardized to compare to an annual figure. Additional data came from mortality reports by the Greenland Police.

Source: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Greenland Police mortality reports

Credit: Rebecca Hersher and Katie Park/NPR