"Suicide Surpasses Dementia as Eighth Leading Cause of Death in Men: CDC Data"

New CDC data reveals that suicide has become the eighth leading cause of death in men in the US, surpassing dementia. The shift is attributed to rising rates among young adults, potentially linked to social media use and the rising cost of living. Suicides are on the rise overall, hitting a record level in 2022, with experts pointing to social media and worsening mental health among young adults as contributing factors. The report also highlights differences in leading causes of death between genders, with men being more likely to die from suicide, accidental injuries, and liver diseases.