Suicide & Depression Rates Across the U.S.
As demonstrated by this map, rates of suicide are higher in the intermountain west region than in any other region of the U.S. The reason is still largely unknown; however, research to date suggests a strong correlation between rates of suicide and altitude of residence.


Mark TL, D.L. Shern, J.E. Bagalman and Z. Cao (2007): Ranking America's Mental Health: An Analysis of Depression Across the States Mental Health America.
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