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Suicides Among American Indian/Alaska Natives — National Violent Death Reporting System, 18 States, 2003-2014

Description
Compares differences in suicide characteristics and circumstances between American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) and White populations. Includes data on age, sex, nonmetropolitan residence, mechanism and location of suicide, interpersonal circumstances, life stressors, mental health, and substance use.
Author(s)
Rachel A. Leavitt, Allison Ertl, Kameron Sheats, et al.
Citation
MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(8), 237-242
Date
03/2018
Type
Document
Organization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tagged as
American Indian or Alaska Native · Mental health · Statistics and data · Substance use and misuse · Suicide and suicide prevention · White

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