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Peer reviewedGartrell, John W.; And Others – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1993
Found high rate of suicide attempts and ideation among 229 seventh- through ninth-grade American Indian students on reserves in Alberta. Prevalence of suicidality was very similar to rates reported for Navajo youth. Controlling for age, risk factors for suicide attempts were heavy alcohol use, no father in home, sleeping problems, and low…
Descriptors: Adolescents, American Indians, At Risk Persons, Family Problems
