Asked by Channce Olivacce on May 10, 2024
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Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) The elderly have a higher suicide rate than the young.
B) Whites have a higher suicide rate than blacks.
C) Women have a higher suicide rate than men.
D) Residents in sparsely populated states have higher suicide rates than residents in densely populated states.
Suicide Rate
The frequency of suicides in a given population over a specific period, typically expressed per 100,000 individuals per year.
Sparsely Populated
Areas or regions characterized by a low density of population or few inhabitants per unit of land area.
Densely Populated
Referring to areas that have a high number of residents or entities in a small geographical space.
- Understand the demographic and sociocultural variables associated with suicide rates.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the demographic and sociocultural variables associated with suicide rates.