Preventing Farmer Suicides
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- Publication
- Date of Publication
- December 7, 2021
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Overview
Farmers are more than five times as likely to commit suicide as the general population. This factsheet outlines warning signs for suicide and includes recommendations should you suspect someone is considering harming themselves. (2 pages).
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