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Boys’ Suicide Rates Plummet, Girls’ Surge | Orlando News
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A startling shift in teen suicide rates is unfolding: once overwhelmingly higher for boys aged 10-14, the gap has nearly vanished by 2024, as boys’ rates plummeted 35% while girls’ rose 13% since 2018. Over a longer span—from 2007 to 2024—girls’ rates more than quadrupled, far outpacing boys’ near-doubling. This trend spans races and regions, with girls now surpassing boys in some areas. Experts are scrambling to understand why—potentially tied to pandemic-era stressors—and urge broader, gender-informed prevention strategies. If you or someone you know needs help, call 988 anytime.
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