Which social factors impact the incidence of suicide? (Select all that apply.)
a. Social isolation
b. Legal status of gun ownership
c. Poverty and homelessness
d. Veterans of combat
e. Availability of Internet resources
A, B, C, D
Social isolation suffered as resulting from people are being more mobile and therefore being separated from family and support systems can be a factor in suicide. The legal availability of firearms increases the suicide rate. Circumstances where people cannot care for their basic needs because of homelessness and poverty increase the incidence of suicide. Persons who have suffered some type of PTSD, either as survivors of natural disasters or veterans of combat, suffer higher suicide rates. Access to Internet resources does not impact the incidence of suicide.
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