Reuters (12/2, Carroll) reports researchers found that “firearms are by far the most lethal suicide method, with nearly nine out of 10 attempts being fatal.” Andrew Conner, a medical student at Quinnipiac University and the study’s lead author, said, “A lot of the disparities we see in suicide rates – higher rates in males, older people and rural areas – can be explained by the type of methods people use. Certainly, the use of a firearm in a suicide attempt makes the likelihood of death higher than any other method.” The findings were published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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— “Firearms most lethal suicide method by far in the U.S., “Linda Carroll, Reuters, December 2, 2019