Men are more likely than women to complete a suicide because

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Research shows that men are more likely to use more lethal and violent methods such as firearms or hanging, which decreases the chances of intervention and survival. Women are more likely to use less fatal methods such as drug overdose or poisoning, which increases the chances of intervention and survival. The option B is incorrect and stigmatizing towards women, as suicidal ideation should always be taken seriously regardless of gender.

Men Are More Likely Than Women to Complete a Suicide