Reducing the Public's Access to Lethal and Common Means of Suicide

question 70

Multiple Choice

Reducing the public's access to lethal and common means of suicide would mean measures such as:

• A) covering pools.
• B) prescriptions for fewer medications.
• C) postvention.
• D) gun control.

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Definitions:

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