The number of boys who __________ exceeds the number of girls by a ratio of over 4 to 1.

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The statement is referring to the gender disparity in suicide rates, where boys/men have a higher rate of completing suicide compared to girls/women. Option A is not presented in the statement, and option D may not necessarily reflect the gender disparity in suicide rates. While girls/women may be more likely to make unsuccessful attempts, the statement specifically mentions the ratio of boys to girls, indicating a focus on completed suicides.

The Number of Boys Who __________ Exceeds the Number of Girls