Epidemiological and follow-back study of suicides in Alaska
International Journal of Circumpolar HealthPublished 1 July 2009Open access
Ron Perkins, Teri L. Sanddal, Marcia Howell, Nels D. Sanddal, Alan L. Berman
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This research adds significant information to the existing knowledge of suicide in Alaska, particularly as it affects the younger age groups among the Alaska Native population and the role of alcohol/drugs.
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This research adds significant information to our existing knowledge of suicide in Alaska, particularly as it affects the younger age groups among the Alaska Native population and the role of alcohol/drugs.
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