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olivia mincoff
on Nov 05, 2024
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Which is true regarding adolescent suicide?
A) Adolescent suicide is not unique to contemporary times.
B) Suicide is especially common among 13- and 14-year-olds.
C) Suicide is the leading cause of death among adolescents today.
D) Geographically, Nevada is last in youth suicides in the United States.
Adolescent Suicide
The act of self-inflicted death by individuals in their teenage years, often resulting from a variety of psychological, social, and environmental pressures or disorders.
Contemporary Times
The current or most recent period, characterized by modern or present-day conditions, technology, and society.
Youth Suicides
The act of deliberately ending one's own life by individuals who are under the age of 18.
- Familiarize with the global and regional trends in suicide rates and practices.
- Recognize societal and demographic factors influencing suicide rates, such as age, gender, marital status, and ethnicity.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize with the global and regional trends in suicide rates and practices.
- Recognize societal and demographic factors influencing suicide rates, such as age, gender, marital status, and ethnicity.