Which of the following is a likely reason that elderly men have higher rates of completed suicide than elderly women?
A)Men in declining health view themselves as a burden.
B)Women are more likely than men to have multiple combined risk factors for suicide.
C)Women are more likely to choose violent methods,such as firearms,when they attempt suicide;men use less violent methods that often go undetected until it is too late.
D)More men than women attempt suicide.

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This is a likely reason because elderly men may feel a loss of independence and usefulness as they age and become less physically able. This feeling of being a burden on others could contribute to their higher rates of completed suicide.

Which of the Following Is a Likely Reason That Elderly