Regarding Patterns of Suicide, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 211

Multiple Choice

Regarding patterns of suicide, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Women outnumber men in the total number of deaths by suicide.
• B) White males 65 years and older have one of the lowest risks of committing suicide.
• C) Divorced men have lower rates of suicide than married men do.
• D) Native Americans have the highest rate of suicide in the United States.

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