Which of the following is suspected of causing the increase in the suicide rate among the
Elderly?
a. they are worse off economically than they were in earlier decades
b. Many fear financial exploitation by their children.
c. Today's increased tolerance of suicide as a means of "solving" problems may make it
seem to be an acceptable alternative.
d. The media and current culture are youth-focused and sends messages that to be old is not good.
A
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