Which of the Following Statements About Suicide Is False

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about suicide is false?

• A) Suicide is a much more common cause of death among adults than young people because very few suicide attempts by adolescents are successful.
• B) The rate of attempted suicide is higher among females than males.
• C) The suicide rate among 15- to 19-year-olds increased alarmingly between 1950 and 1990.
• D) Suicide is a much more common cause of death among adolescents than adults.

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