Regarding suicide, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Anyone may temporarily reach a state of depression severe enough to impulsively attempt suicide.
B)When the impulse to harm others is turned inward, the risk for suicide increases dramatically.
C)In North America, for every three people who die by homicide, two kill themselves.
D)A diagnosable mental disorder, usually depression or substance use disorder, is a factor in 90 percent of all suicides.

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The statement in C is false because the ratio is reversed; in North America, suicide rates are higher than homicide rates, with more people dying by suicide than by homicide.

Regarding Suicide, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE