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Suicide in the U.S.: Statistics and Prevention

Internet URL

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/harmsway.cfm  

Sponsoring Agency

National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health

Description

Suicide is a tragic and potentially preventable public health problem. This fact sheet briefly outlines prevention of suicide and gender and age differences in people who attempt suicide, risk factors and more.

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Review Date

4/20/2007