Suicide Rates
Suicide is a large and growing public health problem. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. It was responsible for nearly 45,000 deaths in 2016, affecting people of all ages, races/ethnicities and socioeconomic status.This assignment fulfills/Supports:Module Outcome: 1Course Outcomes: 1, 3General Education Competencies: 1, 2, 5The Assignment:For this Assignment, complete the following steps:Step 1:Review the information found on the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions suicide information page by clicking the following link: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/ss/ss6618a1.htm (opens in a new window). There is a lot of information available on this page so please allow yourself enough time to look through it.Step 2:In an essay, thoroughly discuss the following:Compare suicide completion rates as a function of age, sex, race, and educational status. Develop a hypothesis that explains these differences in rates. In your essay, explain the rates and the rationale behind your hypothesis.
