Causes of Mortality Among American College Students: A Pilot Study

Journal of College Student Psychotherapy
James C TurnerAdrienne Keller

Abstract

This pilot study from self-selected institutions of higher education provides an estimate of the causes and rates of mortality among college students between the ages of 18 and 24 years old. One hundred fifty-seven 4-year colleges participated in an online survey of student deaths during one academic year. A total of 254 deaths were reported. The mortality rates (per 100,000) were as follows: total accidental injuries, 10.80; suicide, 6.17; cancer, 1.94; and homicide, 0.53. Within the accident and injury category, alcohol-related vehicular deaths (per 100,000) were 3.37 and alcohol-related nontraffic injuries were 1.49. Men had significantly higher rates of suicide (10.46) than women (2.34). Suggestions for future research and implications of these findings are discussed.

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Mar 26, 2019·Journal of American College Health : J of ACH·Lindsay A TaliaferroSathya B Jeevanba
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Jun 19, 2015·Journal of American College Health : J of ACH·James C Turner, Adrienne Keller
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Feb 12, 2021·Journal of American College Health : J of ACH·Ralph Manchester
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