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Suicide has emerged as the leading cause of death among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) youths, a demographic that is rapidly growing in the United States.
Immediate and meaningful action through targeted research, culturally competent care, and community-based prevention strategies is necessary to support the mental health and well-being of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) youths, according to new commentary published in JAMA Network Open.1 Suicide has emerged as the leading cause of death in this population, a demographic that is rapidly growing in the United States.
Despite the urgency of addressing mental health in these communities, research and funding in this area have been historically inadequate. The authors referenced recent data by Keum et al., which shed light on this critical issue, revealing the alarming trends in suicide rates among AAPI youths aged 10 to 19 years.2
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