Both Cindy and Jim are thinking seriously of committing suicide. Although Cindy is more likely to attempt suicide, Jim is more likely to die of suicide. Why is this?

A) Fewer women than men attempt to kill themselves.
B) Women are not, on average, as seriously depressed as men.
C) Women use methods that are less likely to be fatal than methods used by men.
D) All of the above answers are correct.

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Jesse Ignacio · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Research shows that women attempt suicide more frequently than men, but men are more likely to die from suicide. This is because women tend to use methods that are less lethal, such as overdose, while men often use more lethal methods such as firearms or hanging. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Options A and B are incorrect as they do not fully explain the reason behind the higher mortality rate in men.

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