Levy T , Lin S , Cheslack-Postava K, et al. A Cross-National Analysis of Suicide Among Children Aged 5 to 9 Years.
JAMA Pediatr. Published online April 06, 2026.
doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.0263 Research on suicide mortality rates among children aged 5 to 9 years is sparse, particularly outside the US. 1 In the US, hanging predominated (86%) among 78 suicide deaths in children aged 6 to 9 years in a national fatality review sample (2006-2021; 32 states).
2 Comparisons across countries are needed to characterize variation and inform prevention priorities. 3 Using the World Health Organization (WHO) Mortality Database (2012-2023), 4 we examined cross-country suicide rates, sex differences, methods, and temporal trends among children aged 5 to 9 years.
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