Infantry, artillery, other combat arms troops had highest suicide risk in 2024
Military occupation data reveals insights into suicide risk. Certain roles show higher risk after accounting for age and sex. The combined rate for these jobs is notably higher than the overall active duty rate.
Data from the latest report indicates infantry troops are among those most affected. The total number of suicides for these troops is reported to be 49. This information is part of a broader report that breaks down suicide numbers by military occupation for the first time.
Further details on the report's findings are available, providing a more in-depth look at the situation. The report's release marks a new step in understanding and addressing suicide risk within the military.
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