Allan Is a 72 Year Old Man Whose Wife Recently

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Multiple Choice

Allan is a 72 year old man whose wife recently died. He is retired and his adult children live out of town. Alex is also 72 and a recent widower, but his children and grandchildren live in town and he picks his grandchildren up from school every day. Who is more likely to commit suicide?

• A)Alex, because his children and grandchildren expect too much from him and he can't keep up
• B)Allan, because he doesn't feel needed by others
• C)They are at equal risk due to age and widowhood
• D)It's impossible to say based on the information provided

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