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The National Tragedy of Death by Suicide
Death is an inevitable part of living, and most humans struggle to remain alive for as long as possible. But, in the past century suicide has been romanticized as being a hero’s way to leave life, with Hollywood painting it as something that someone does as an act of love for his or her family.
However, the truth is much grimmer. There is nothing romantic about dying prematurely by your own hand because you have become overwhelmed and lost hope. Too many families are devastated every year, leaving them broken and wondering what they could have done to save the ones they loved.
In fact, suicide has become one of the most significant national tragedies to affect the United States in recent times, as too many of its citizens choose to take their own life.
The Sobering Statistics
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the United States leading public health watchdog that attempts to protect citizens of the U.S by controlling and preventing disease, injury, and disability. Recently a report was released from this national institute has outlined some very sobering facts.
· The rate of death by suicide in the United States has risen 30% since 1999.
