"Twenty-two veterans die by suicide every day in the U.S., and - TopicsExpress



          

"Twenty-two veterans die by suicide every day in the U.S., and taking into consideration the total U.S. population (315 million) and the number of veterans (22 million), that percentage seems disproportionately high. Since 2007, data has been collected and combined from the National Death Index, state mortality records, suicide behavior reports, veterans crisis line and the Department of Veterans Affairs’ universal electronic medical records. The 2012 Suicide Data Report released by the VA was created from this compilation. The report is intended to provide a better picture of what leads to veteran suicides, which can aid in suicide prevention program development and improve outcomes for veterans at risk for suicide. Previously, studies were based on information obtained primarily from veterans receiving care in VA facilities."
Posted on: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 12:58:57 +0000

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