Patients of Which Demographic Group Have the Highest Suicide Rate

question 5

Multiple Choice

Patients of which demographic group have the highest suicide rate in the United States?

• A) Female between the ages of 13 and 19 years
• B) Male between the ages of 19 and 27 years
• C) Female age 65 years or older
• D) Male age 50 years or older

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Definitions:

Pathogenic

Pertaining to an organism or substance that causes disease.

Vibrio Cholerae

The bacterium that causes cholera, a severe diarrheal illness, through the production of a toxin that affects the absorption of water in the small intestine.

Lactobacillus

A genus of bacteria that is part of the lactic acid bacteria group, often found in yogurt and other fermented foods, beneficial for gut health.

Ferment Sugars

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