According to the Textbook's Discussion of Suicide,which of the Following

question 69

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook's discussion of suicide,which of the following facts about suicide in Canada today is accurate?

• A) That men are much more likely to commit suicide than women.
• B) That women are much more likely to commit suicide than men.
• C) That suicide among youth is so rare as to be almost non-existent.
• D) That the highest suicide rates are among those aged 15 to 19.

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Definitions:

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