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Alcohol and suicide among racial/ethnic populations - 17 States, 2005-2006
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5823a1.htm
MMWR. June 19, 2009; 58(23):637-41. This report analyzes data from the National Violent Death Reporting System in 2005-2006. The overall prevalence of alcohol intoxication was nearly 24% among suicide decedents tested for alcohol, with the highest percentage among American Indian/Alaska Natives (37%), followed by Hispanics (29%) and persons aged 20-49 years (28%). The authors conclude that many populations can benefit from culturally appropriate suicide-prevention strategies that include efforts to reduce alcohol consumption.
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Services for Asian and Pacific Islander children and families: Summary of the Special Forum held at the 2006 Georgetown University Training Institutes
URL: http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/programs/ta_center/TrainingInstitutes/SpecialForums/Services%20for%20Asian%20and%20Pacific%20Islander%20Children%20and%20Families.pdf
Describes culturally competent behavioral health services for Asian Americans and service system challenges.
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Suicide among Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders
URL: http://www.sprc.org/library/asian.pi.facts.pdf
This fact sheet contains data on suicide among the Asian American population. The document includes mental health considerations, cultural and ethnic considerations, and strengths and protective factors.
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