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? asked in Social SciencePsychology · 3 years ago

Are statistics on suicides reliable?

Is it possible there are many suicides that are hidden? Since its a very sensitive issue for most people its understandable that nobody wants to blurt out to the whole world that some close friend or family member killed themselves, much easier to say they died as the result of an illness, accident or heart attack, especially if the person was famous. Is it possible that the "official" statistics show only what people are willing to admit and that the real figure may be much higher?

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  • Anonymous
    3 years ago
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    When a person dies the body is taken to a morgue. There are people that will determine the cause of death in most cases. Suicide statistics are collected based on their reports, not from the people left behind by a suicide victim.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    Depends on the source please ask doctors

    In ER when their not flat out thanks, and watch

    As they do their magic and save peoples lives.

    Good luck

    Very best wishes for your future happiness

    Mars

    Source:) Study Informal.

  • 3 years ago

    i think thats possible

  • 3 years ago

    Yes,This is a strong possibility.

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