Suicide Deaths on the Rise in Louisiana Amid Pandemic
After having a conversation with a police officer I walked away worried. The comment she made sent chills down my spine. Suicide rates are at an all-time high in Shreveport, I ve never seen so many suicides. . It has been a thought running through my mind all week so I decided to take a look at the numbers for myself and Louisiana s numbers are depressing.
According to America s Health Rankings, Louisiana is seeing some staggering numbers when it comes to preteens. Did you know that suicide is the second-leading cause of death for ages 10-14? It s not looking good in Louisiana, in 2017, 722 people lost their lives to suicide. Keep in mind these numbers are from 3 years ago and the numbers just keep climbing for Louisiana.