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What's the largest group in the US that commits suicide?
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Elderly
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How do most elderly people committ suicide and why do they use that method?
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Guns-- it's the most lethal
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What happened to McFaden after he shot his wife? What did he try to do afterwards in his state?
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He was unable to kill himself (dropped gun out of reach) and was prosecuted under cour of law.He...
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What has been illegal in India since 1961, but still occurs because the custom is so strong
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Dowry laws
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What's occurring in India that could cause a huge, problematic population shift?
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abortions of female babiesTwice as many males are born as females. 7,000-25,000 women are killed
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What percentage are elderly.......1. Of the total U.S. population 2. Of total suicides in the...
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The elderly make up....12% of Population25% of Suicides
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What two states have legal assisted suicide?
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Oregon and Wyoming
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