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Suicide Influences and Factors: Gender (IN: Macmillan Encyclopedia of Death and Dying, vol.2: L-Z, ed. by R Kastenbaum)
Canetto S S
Gender characteristics in patterns of suicidal behavior across cultural & age ranges are discussed, & explanations for gender patterns of suicidal behavior are explored. Prevention strategies are also examined in terms of gender-specific needs. (14 refs)