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The Suicide Epidemic
Grades 6–12 • Health and Drugs
The US suicide rate increased 33 percent in the space of just eighteen
years. What’s more, suicide is now the second-leading cause of death New
among Americans between the ages of ten and thirty-four. Public health Single
officials warn that suicide has reached epidemic proportions. The Suicide Title
Epidemic explores this disturbing trend and its likely causes. The book also
examines the phenomenon of teen suicide, the effects of suicide on friends
and loved ones, and efforts to reduce suicide.
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The Suicide Epidemic .............................................. New Aug. 2019 978-1-68282-741-3 (742-0)
Hardcover: List $45.25 School & Library $36.20
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specifications: • interest level grades 6–12 • 80 pages, 6.5 x 9.25 • reinforced library binding • full-color photos
• sidebars • margin quotes • source notes • warning signs • for further research section • index
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