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New York saw a 27-person rise in veteran suicides in 2023, with the rate jumping 25% to 24.9 per 100,000, reversing a four-year decline.
In 2023, New York saw a 27-person increase in veteran suicides, rising to 167, with the suicide rate climbing 25% to 24.9 per 100,000—marking a reversal after four years of decline.
Nationally, 6,398 veterans died by suicide, making it the 12th-leading cause of death among them and the second-leading cause for those under 45.
The national veteran suicide rate was 35.2 per 100,000—more than double that of non-veterans.
While the reasons for New York’s uptick are unclear, risk factors include homelessness, military transition, and mental health or substance use disorders.
Efforts to expand access to care and outreach continue amid concerns over ongoing military operations impacting veterans’ mental health.
Nueva York registró un aumento de 27 personas en los suicidios de veteranos en 2023, con una tasa que saltó un 25% a 24.9 por cada 100,000, revirtiendo una disminución de cuatro años.