Tertiary prevention in the area of suicide is BEST represented by:
a. reduced numbers of suicidal attempts in certain populations
b. increase in education about risk factors involved in suicide
c. increase in survival rates of persons attempting suicide
d. increased hospitalization of persons with suicidal ideation
C
Tertiary prevention in the area of suicide is best represented by an increase in survival rates of persons attempting suicide. Tertiary prevention focuses on rehabilitation and restoration. Reduced numbers of suicidal attempts in certain populations and increase in education about risk factors involved in suicide focus on primary prevention. Increased hospitalization of persons with suicidal ideation focuses on secondary prevention.
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