Which of the Following Statements About Patterns of Suicide in the United

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about patterns of suicide in the United States is FALSE?

• A)Women outnumber men in the number of suicide attempts.
• B)Men outnumber women in the number of suicide deaths.
• C)The highest rate of suicide occurs in the adolescent age group.
• D)Each year, almost twice as many Americans die from suicide than from homicide.

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