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About a hundred people in Lane County die by suicide each year, according to public health data. And roughly 2,000 residents try to take their own lives.…
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Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among Oregon youth. Only accidents kill more young people.Last year, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Lane County has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation. The reason? Public health officials point to a growing population of high risk groups…
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Over the last 20 years, the suicide rate has increased by over 25%. The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the majority of…
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Every three days, an Oregon veteran commits suicide. The problem has reached critical mass, prompting the Department of Veteran’s Affairs and Governor…
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Lane County Public Health has released its first-ever comprehensive suicide report and the findings raise concerns. 1,079 county residents killed…
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The rate of suicide in Lane County is 50 percent greater than the national average. In a new comprehensive suicide report, Lane County Public Health…
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Already this year, there’s been five youth suicides in Lane County. That’s prompted officials to activate what’s known as “incident command structure”.…
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It’s hard to talk about suicide, but a program that encourages community awareness about the issue is trying to change that. It has added sessions to its…
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Gender Diversity Awareness Week is wrapping up in Eugene over the next few days with a panel discussion, vigil, clothing swap and more.The week kicked off…