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VA defends suicide prevention data, says problem is improving
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VA defends suicide prevention data, says problem is improving
By Leo Shane III
Sep 29, 12:39 PM
Veterans Affairs researchers said public service campaigns (like the one shown here) and other outreach efforts may have played a role in lowering the veterans suicide rate in recent years. (Veterans Affairs graphic)
Veterans Affairs leaders are dismissing accusations that they are significantly undercounting suicides among veterans, saying that a recent critical outside analysis relied on problematic comparisons that confused the issue.
Earlier this month, department officials released their annual report on veterans suicide, showing a decrease in deaths of nearly 10% from 2018 to 2020 (the latest year for which census data is available).
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VA defends suicide prevention data, says problem is improving
By Leo Shane III
Sep 29, 12:39 PM
Veterans Affairs researchers said public service campaigns (like the one shown here) and other outreach efforts may have played a role in lowering the veterans suicide rate in recent years. (Veterans Affairs graphic)
Veterans Affairs leaders are dismissing accusations that they are significantly undercounting suicides among veterans, saying that a recent critical outside analysis relied on problematic comparisons that confused the issue.
Earlier this month, department officials released their annual report on veterans suicide, showing a decrease in deaths of nearly 10% from 2018 to 2020 (the latest year for which census data is available).
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VA defends suicide prevention data, says problem is improving
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I am this trend is improving. We still need to encourage others who might need these services!
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
Same Here CORONAL,
When They Damned Near Killed Me,
I Began Losing Confidence.. LOL
Especially After Emergency Surgery
Followed By A Full Month Of Hospitalization.
For What Could Have Been Treated
With A Take-Home Antibiotic
If Properly Diagnosed The First Time.
When They Damned Near Killed Me,
I Began Losing Confidence.. LOL
Especially After Emergency Surgery
Followed By A Full Month Of Hospitalization.
For What Could Have Been Treated
With A Take-Home Antibiotic
If Properly Diagnosed The First Time.
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