Farmers, foresters and fishermen have highest U.S. suicide rate

Farmers, fishermen and forestry workers together had the highest suicide rate by far among occupational groups in a Centers for Disease Control analysis of data from 17 states in 2012. Overall, the prevalence of suicide increased from 2000 to 2012 and is now the 10th leading cause of death among all Americans aged 16 or… » Read More

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