Tens of thousands of Americans commit suicide every year, and substantially more attempt ending their lives without success. This act causes much pain to surviving family members, circles of friends, and loved ones. According to suicide statistics, this end-of-life choice was the eleventh leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2007. When this devastating occurrence happens, a suicide cleanup team can help remove any visual or tangible memory of the deed.
Age Groups
Elderly individuals have the highest rates for the following reasons:
- Untreated or undiagnosed depression
- Losing a husband or wife
- Having a chronic illness
- Lack of social connections
Middle-aged individuals have a relatively low rate of suicide because:
- Involved in their careers
- Raising sons and daughters
- Still relatively healthy
- More social ties
Adolescents have fairly high rates of successful and unsuccessful attempts due to:
- Impulsive
- Stressful life changes transitioning into adults
- Tend to be risk-takers
Gender and Race
Males commit suicide more often than females, and white and American Indian ethnic groups outnumber females and other ethnicities.
Protective Lifestyle Tactics
There are some lifestyles that seem to offer protection from suicidal tendencies. These include:
- Education: The more highly educated a person is, the less likely he or she is to try ending his or her life. Some medical professionals are the exception to this rule, however, such as dentists, psychiatrists, and doctors. Healthcare professionals may be suicide-prone due to high stress jobs and easy access to drugs.
- Social ties: When individuals are connected socially through friendships, hobbies, support groups, work, church, or other groups, they are less likely to become suicidal.
- Married or committed life partnerships: Individuals who are married or living with a loving partner are less prone to suicide.
At-Risk Lifestyles
There are certain life events or lifestyles that put individuals at a greater risk of suicide. These include:
- Divorce: After a marriage ends, chances for suicide spike.
- Widowhood: When a spouse dies, the other spouse is at a higher risk for ending his or her own life.
- Military: Soldiers in the military are at risk for suicide.
When a family member or friend takes his or her own life, it is a traumatic event for all concerned. Survivors or residents of the home or building need help from professionals in order to heal after a death has occurred. In addition to having therapeutic intervention, a trained remediation cleanup crew can help, by returning the site to a peaceful environment. These compassionate technicians are trained and equipped to remove blood, bodily fluids, lingering odors, and eliminate any evidence of the calamity.