Which of the Following Statements About Suicide and Older Canadians

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about suicide and older Canadians is TRUE?

• A)Older Canadian women were around 6 times more likely to commit suicide than older Canadian men.
• B)Suicide attempts are more common among young Canadians,but attempts by older Canadians are more successful.
• C)Older Canadian women were more likely to attempt drug overdose than any other group.
• D)Older Canadian men were around 3 times more likely to commit suicide than older Canadian women.
• E)Older Canadians are less likely than younger Canadians to commit suicide.

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