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Combating a Surge in Suicides

Numbers from an internal Army document show an increased Army suicide rate and show suicide attempts occurring at a much higher rate in the Army than in other branches of the military.

Combating a Surge in Suicides
SOURCE: U.S. Army Medical Command Suicide Prevention Action Plan | GRAPHIC: By Tobey - The Washington Post - January 30, 2008

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