Is there a relationship between welfare-state policies and suicide rates? Evidence from the U.S. states, 2000–2015 - ScienceDirect

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. The rise in suicide rates is contributing to the recently observed decline in life expectancy. While previous research identified a solid association between economic strain and suicide, little attention has been paid to how specific welfare policies that are designed to alleviate economic strain may influence suicide rates.....
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