Which Statement Is True with Regard to Suicide and the Elderly

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true with regard to suicide and the elderly?

• A) Elderly women who have no children have the highest suicide rate of all groups in the United States.
• B) The suicide rate for the elderly is lower than the overall suicide rate in the United States, because the elderly are more robust and able to deal with stressors more effectively.
• C) Doctors have found that depression and suicide are unrelated in the elderly, as medical complications are the primary source of suicidality.
• D) The rate of suicide for the elderly is higher than that of young people and is often related to depression.

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