Status: Little or no detectable change
Most Recent Data:
163.5
emergency department visits for nonfatal intentional self-harm injuries per 100,000 population
(2022)
Target:
117.9
per 100,000 1
Desired Direction:
Decrease desired
Baseline:
151.3
emergency department visits for nonfatal intentional self-harm injuries per 100,000 population aged 10 years and over occurred in 2017 2
Reduce emergency department visits for nonfatal intentional self-harm injuries
Data Sources: National Electronic Injury Surveillance System - All Injury Program (NEISS-AIP), CDC/NCIPC and CPSC; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census
Summary
Every year in the United States, many people are treated in the emergency department because they hurt themselves on purpose — and the rate of intentional self-harm is increasing. In addition, self-harm injuries are a key risk factor for suicide. Promoting connectedness, teaching coping and problem-solving skills, and strengthening economic supports and access to suicide care are examples of strategies that can help prevent injuries from intentional self-harm.
Topics: Violence Prevention, Hospital and Emergency Services, Injury Prevention, Mental Health and Mental Disorders
Workgroup: Injury and Violence Prevention Workgroup
1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.
2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.
