A Quick Quiz About Suicide
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Suicide rates are highest in the holiday season?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
It is actually the spring - it seems that holidays deter suicide. Why do you think that may be?Rate this question:
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- 2.
According to the WHO, suicide rates in Canada are how many out of 100,000?
Correct Answer
15Explanation
Canada ranks 26th in the world. But remember - that is an average. some groups have higher rates than others.Rate this question:
- 3.
What is the strongest risk factor for suicide?
Correct Answer
DepressionExplanation
Or any form of mental illness --- and there is a link to substance abuse as well.Rate this question:
- 4.
Women are more likely to attempt suicide, while men are more likely to complete suicide.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This statement is true because research has consistently shown that women are more likely to attempt suicide, while men are more likely to complete suicide. Women tend to use less lethal methods such as drug overdose or self-poisoning, which increases their chances of survival. On the other hand, men often choose more violent methods like firearms or hanging, which are more likely to result in death. This gender difference in suicide behavior can be attributed to a variety of factors including psychological, social, and cultural influences.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Those who attempt suicide will never try again?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
4/5 people who have died by suicide have had at least one previous attempt.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which age group in Canada has the highest completed suicide rate?
- A.
Men 18 to 44
- B.
Men 85 and older
- C.
Women 18 to 44
- D.
Men 14 to 18
Correct Answer
B. Men 85 and olderExplanation
Surprisingly it is elderly men. Why do you think that is? The elderly are not a group to be ignored in this area.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Suicide often happens without any warning?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Stats on this are mixed but most people who have committed suicide did in retrospect show warning signs. What do you think that this means?Rate this question:
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- 8.
Suicide rates in Canada have been
- A.
Falling
- B.
Rising
- C.
Remaining constant
Correct Answer
C. Remaining constantExplanation
They have basically remained constant - although there are certain groups at certain times who may have higher risks and rates. Does this surprise you?Rate this question:
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- 9.
The poorer the country, the lower the suicide rate?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Somewhat true, the statistics show that suicide rates are high in countries with relative wealth - such as Japan and France and that they are low in countries with less GDP...but you have to be careful about making generalizations. There are cultural factors surrounding suicide.Rate this question:
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- 10.
In Canada, one half of all deaths for youth between the ages of 15 - 24 years are caused by suicide
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
It is 24% - does that give you any consolation?Rate this question:
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Aug 31, 2014Quiz Created by
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