Past Contest Entries

Suicide Rate Climbs by 30 Percent in Kansas

More than 500 Kansans killed themselves in 2012 – a 30 percent increase in suicides from 2011, according to recently released data from the state. We spoke to some of the families and friends of the deceased, as well as experts about the demographics behind the suicides and why they might be increasing.

Place:

No Award

Year:

  • 2013

Category:

  • Public Health (small)

Affiliation:

The Wichita Eagle

Reporter:

Kelsey Ryan

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