Colorado has had one of the highest suicide rates in the nation, being among the ten states with the highest suicide rates for the past eight consecutive years. This report presents the most current available suicide mortality data among Colorado veterans of the US Armed Forces from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. This report features demographics, injury specifics, contributing circumstances, and toxicology findings associated with suicide deaths. The purpose of this report is to increase awareness of suicide as an important public health issue, and to highlight the disparities in suicide risks between civilian and veteran populations. Additionally, this report can be used to inform ongoing prevention efforts and contribute to reducing suicide in Colorado.
