Each suicide intimately affects at least 6 other people. It is estimated that 4.47 million Americans have lost a loved one to suicide, which means that 1 in every 59 Americans has been directly affected by suicide. These facts reflect the most recent available information from the American Association of Suicidology. In 1996, there were 692 people who completed suicide in Colorado. For every young Coloradan that completes suicide, there are 13 more youth that attempt.
White males have the highest suicide rate in Colorado.
In 1998, there were 31 males and 3 females that completed suicide. Seven of the 34 completed suicide in 1998 were teenagers. An estimated 850 people attempted suicide in Larimer County in 1998. These facts reflect the most recent available information from the Larimer County Coroners Office.