Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. There are differences in the rates of diagnosis and treatment for depression for community dwelling older adults who are members of ethnic minority groups.
2. Among older persons, clinical depression is the most important cause of suicide.
3. Most older suicide victims live alone.
4. Older people who commit suicide are more likely to have recently visited their primary health care provider than to have received mental health services.
5. Suicide rates rise with advancing age for women but not for men.


1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False

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