Suicide Rates in Danish Adolescents Aged 15 to 19 Years : - Takeaways - MDSpire

Suicide Rates in Danish Adolescents Aged 15 to 19 Years :

  • By

  • Erik Christiansen

  • Agnieszka Konieczna

  • Elsebeth Nylev Stenager

  • Annette Erlangsen

  • Merete Nordentoft

  • Mette Reilev

  • July 15, 2026

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    Denmark's accurate death registration allows for effective monitoring of youth suicide trends from 2021 to 2025.

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    A total of 88 suicides occurred among Danish adolescents aged 15 to 19 years during the study period, with a notable increase in 2024.

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    The suicide rate among 15- to 19-year-olds rose by 85.5% in 2024, with significant increases observed in both male and female individuals.

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    The increase in suicides in 2024 was not attributable to a single factor, indicating a broad-based shift in youth suicide behavior.

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    Further research is needed to identify contributing factors to the rise in youth suicides and to inform targeted prevention efforts.

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Suicide Rates in Danish Adolescents Aged 15 to 19 Years :

  • by Erik Christiansen, Agnieszka Konieczna, Elsebeth Nylev Stenager, Annette Erlangsen, Merete Nordentoft, Mette Reilev

  • July 15, 2026

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