Recent research findings indicate that certain behaviors are protective against suicide attempts for adolescents. These include:
a. sexual activity
b. seat belt use
c. weight control
d. learning to drive
B
Recent research findings suggest that behaviors such as the use of seat belts are protective against suicide attempts. One study also suggests that students who engage in health-promoting behaviors such as seat belt use, physical activity, and proper nutrition were less likely to attempt suicide.
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