Regarding patterns of suicide, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) More than three-fourths of all suicide victims are under 30 years old.
B) In committing suicide, women are more likely to attempt a drug overdose, while men use a gun.
C) Divorced and single men have a higher suicide rate than married men.
D) In the United States, the suicide rate is the highest among Native Americans with suicide rates also being elevated among the aboriginal peoples of other countries.

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The statement that more than three-fourths of all suicide victims are under 30 years old is false. According to the World Health Organization, suicide rates tend to be highest among those over the age of 70 and lowest among those below the age of 20.

Regarding Patterns of Suicide, Which of the Following Statements Is