Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden death of a child under 1 year of age with no known cause. The Triple-Risk Model explains the factors that contribute to SIDS, including medical conditions, developmental changes, and external stressors. This information provides insight into the complexities of SIDS and its prevention.
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CDPH Injury and Violence Prevention Branch CDPH Injury and Violence Prevention Branch Suicide Prevention Efforts Suicide Prevention Efforts Injury and Violence Prevention Branch Center for Healthy Communities California Department of Public Health July 21, 2022
Injury and Violence Prevention Branch Injury and Violence Prevention Branch Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program California Violent Death Reporting System (CalVDRS) Office of Suicide Prevention Center for Healthy Communities Injury and Violence Prevention Branch
Office of Suicide Prevention Office of Suicide Prevention Assembly Bill 2112 established the Office of Suicide Prevention within CDPH. OSP activities: Providing information and technical assistance regarding best practices on suicide prevention policies and programs. Focusing on groups disproportionally impacted by suicide, including youth, Native American youth, older adults, veterans and LGBTQ individuals. Monitoring/tracking (surveillance) and dissemination of data to inform prevention efforts at the state and local levels. Reporting on progress to reduce rates of suicide. Center for Healthy Communities Injury and Violence Prevention Branch
Comprehensive Suicide Prevention CDC Award Comprehensive Suicide Prevention CDC Award CDPH received a five-year award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in September 2020 to reduce suicide in California. CDPH offers training and technical assistance to 13 California counties that have higher suicide and self-harm rates than the general population and participate in the CA Violent Death Reporting System (CalVDRS): Amador, Butte, Humboldt, Kern, Lake, Lassen, Placer, Sacramento, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sonoma, and Tehama Center for Healthy Communities Injury and Violence Prevention Branch
Comprehensive Suicide Prevention CDC Award Comprehensive Suicide Prevention CDC Award CDPH awarded funding to counties to implement evidence-based suicide prevention strategies: Humboldt, Shasta, and Santa Cruz Counties will receive funding from the CSP Program during Years 2 through 5 of the program (beginning in early 2022 through August 2025) to focus on 2 strategies - safe storage and gatekeeper training (in form of health care provider education) Butte, Lassen, Sacramento, and Siskiyou Counties are receiving one-time funding in Year 2 to support their implementation of 1 of our chosen suicide prevention strategies (either safe storage or gatekeeper training for health care providers) Center for Healthy Communities Injury and Violence Prevention Branch
CA Violent Death Reporting System ( CA Violent Death Reporting System (CalVDRS CalVDRS) ) IVPB is funded by the CDC to obtain additional details surrounding violent deaths that occur across the state, including suicide. Center for Healthy Communities Injury and Violence Prevention Branch
Office of Suicide Prevention Office of Suicide Prevention Year 1 Highlights Year 1 Highlights Training and Technical Assistance: The OSP is exploring opportunities to provide trainings and technical assistance, including educational materials, to partners and stakeholders. The OSP purchased approximately 4,500 lock boxes which are being distributed by local health departments and county behavioral health departments. Zero Suicide Institute Informational Webinars Center for Healthy Communities Injury and Violence Prevention Branch
Office of Suicide Prevention Office of Suicide Prevention Year 1 Highlights Year 1 Highlights Data Dissemination: CDPH s publicly available suicide and self-harm data reports and suicide prevention resources can be found on CDPH s Suicide Prevention Program web page. Listed below are titles and links to recently published reports. Suicide Trends in 2020 Data Brief PowerPoint doc with updated data for Suicide Trends in 2020 Veteran Suicide in 2019 Data Brief Older Adult Suicide in 2018 Fact Sheet California Violent Death Reporting System (CalVDRS) Fact Sheet: Suicide in California, 2018 California Violent Death Reporting System (CalVDRS) Infographic: Suicide in California, 2018 Center for Healthy Communities Injury and Violence Prevention Branch
Amador County Suicide Rates Amador County Suicide Rates Amador County ranks 2nd highest in the state (out of 58 counties) for suicides during 2018-2020 2018-2020 Amador County Suicide Rate: 35.5 (per 100,000 residents) 2018-2020 CA Statewide Suicide Rate: 10.9 (per 100,000 residents) Suicide rates in Amador County are highest among: People who are white (35.7), followed by people who are Hispanic (18.9), Asian/Pacific Islander (18.2), American Indian (16.0), and Black (10.4) Older adults age 85+ (61.3), followed by individuals aged 45-64 (41.5), 25- 44 (40.7), 65-84 (33.1), 19-24 (11.1), and youth aged 18 and under (4.4) Males (53.4), followed by females (6.4) In 2019, firearms were used in 62% of suicides in Amador County Center for Healthy Communities Injury and Violence Prevention Branch
Amador County Self Amador County Self- -Harm Emergency Department (ED) Visit Rates Department (ED) Visit Rates Harm Emergency Amador County ranks 1st in the state for self-harm related ED visits in 2018- 2020 2018-2020 Amador County Self-Harm ED Visit Rate: 282.1 (per 100,000 residents) 2018-2020 CA Statewide Self-Harm ED Visit Rate: 80.1 (per 100,000 residents) Self-harm ED visit rates in Amador County are highest among: People who are black (1783.9), followed by people who are Hispanic (386.0), Asian/Pacific Islander (313.9), and white (202.7) People aged 25-44 (697.1), although rates for people aged 19-24 (403.4) and youth aged 18 and under (279.2) were also high Males (373.1), followed by females (173.0) Center for Healthy Communities Injury and Violence Prevention Branch
Stay Connected with Us! Stay Connected with Us! Visit our Suicide Prevention Program page at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DCDIC/SACB/Pages/SuicidePreventi onProgram.aspx Contact us directly: Suicide.Prevention@cdph.ca.gov Renay Bradley: Renay.Bradley@cdph.ca.gov Sara Mann: Sara.Mann@cdph.ca.gov Center for Healthy Communities Injury and Violence Prevention Branch