Which of the Following Is a Likely Reason That Elderly

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a likely reason that elderly men have higher rates of completed suicide than elderly women?

• A)Men in declining health view themselves as a burden.
• B)Women are more likely than men to have multiple combined risk factors for suicide.
• C)Women are more likely to choose violent methods,such as firearms,when they attempt suicide;men use less violent methods that often go undetected until it is too late.
• D)More men than women attempt suicide.

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Definitions:

Overly Emotional

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