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Vajani, Madhavi; Annest, Joseph L.; Crosby, Alex E.; Alexander, Janice D.; Millet, Lisa M. – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2007
Fatal and nonfatal injuries due to suicidal behavior among younger adolescents are of growing concern for many communities. We examined the incidence and patterns of these injuries among persons aged 10-14 years using three databases, two national and a third from Oregon. Suffocation and firearm gunshot were the leading external causes of suicide;…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Prevention, Injuries, Public Health
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Simon, Thomas R.; Crosby, Alex E. – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2000
Examines high school students who reported attempting suicide but did not report a suicide plan in the last 12 months. Results show that 15% were as likely to receive medical treatment after their attempt as the attempters who reported planning. They were also more likely to report substance abuse and weapon carrying. All attempters were at high…
Descriptors: Drug Use, High School Students, Medical Services, Planning