The Notion That There Is a Significant Increase in the Number

question 405

Multiple Choice

The notion that there is a significant increase in the number of suicides in the United States during the winter holidays:

• A) has been repeatedly demonstrated by psychological studies.
• B) is true for older adults but not for younger adults and adolescents.
• C) applies only to years in which unemployment rates are higher than normal.
• D) is a myth.

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Definitions:

Cirrhosis

A chronic liver disease marked by degeneration of liver tissue, often caused by prolonged alcohol abuse or hepatitis.

Cardiomyopathy

A group of diseases that affect the heart muscle, potentially leading to heart failure and other complications.

Light Drinkers

Individuals who consume alcoholic beverages in limited quantities, typically below standard guidelines for moderate drinking.

Binge Drinking

The consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time, typically defined as five or more drinks on a single occasion for men, or four or more for women.