WASHINGTON (AP) -- Suicides are surging among America's troops, averaging nearly one a day this year - the fastest pace in the nation's decade of war....
Ap Impact: Suicides Are Surging Among Us Troops
By ROBERT BURNS, Associated Press
Fri, 06/08/2012 - 1:10am
Sections: u.s.
RELATED ARTICLES
- Germany: Chancellor Merkel on visit to Afghanistan
Germany says its leader is in Afghanistan to on a surprise visit to the nation's troops serving with NATO's force in a war against Taliban insurgents. More - Philippines mulls pullout of Syria peacekeepers
The Philippine foreign secretary says he is recommending to President Benigno Aquino III to pull out all Filipino U.N. peacekeepers from the Golan Heights following the abduction of four by Syrian rebels. More - Iran president still a force even as his era ends
When many struggling families in this eastern Iranian city take stock of outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's legacy, it's not about the oratory full of bluster and menace or his tussles with Iran's ruling clerics that are known to much of the world. More - Kerry: Russia sells missile defense to Syria
Secretary of State John Kerry says the transfer of advanced missile defense systems from Russia to Syria would be a "destabilizing" factor for Israel's security. More - US suicide rate rose sharply among middle-aged
Health officials say suicides among middle-aged Americans climbed at a startling rate over the past decade, a period that included the recession. Overall, the suicide rate for the age group jumped 28 percent from 1999 to 2010. And among whites, it shot up 40 percent.... More
BING NEWS:
- 'I struggled with wanting to disappear': New study reveals social connections prevent youth suicides
PORTLAND, Ore. — New research from the University of Oregon (UO) shows that when teens feel a strong sense of belonging in their community, it can make just as big of an impact on their mental health ...
04/28/2024 - 4:28 pm | View Link - Suicides Are Up Among Black Youths. Is Anyone Paying Attention?
A February 2023 CDC report found that overall suicide rates among Black youth increased in 2021, even though it had dropped slightly the two years prior. The report also found evidence of sharp and ...
04/24/2024 - 8:12 pm | View Link - Many suicides are related to gambling—how can we tackle this problem?
Whether you're watching TV, attending a footy game, or eating a meal at your local pub, gambling is hard to escape. Although the rise of gambling is not unique to Australia, it has become normalized ...
04/19/2024 - 3:57 am | View Link - Tragic Aftermath of Nova Music Festival Attack: Wave of Suicides Amongst Survivors
In the shadow of a gruesome attack on the Nova Music Festival by Hamas, a tragic development has emerged. Survivors of the massacre, which occurred on October 7, have been grappling with severe ...
04/16/2024 - 2:36 am | View Link - Suicides make up majority of gun deaths but remain overlooked in gun violence debate
But, in fact, the majority of gun-related deaths in the United States are suicides. In 2023, more than 42,967 people died from gun related injuries. Over half of those deaths were suicides. Alex is ...
04/15/2024 - 10:02 pm | View Link - More
Welcome to Wopular
Wopular is an
online newspaper rack,
giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.
Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular,
MWB,
RottenTomatoes
MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site
- "Expendables 4" Starts Shooting This Fall, Says Randy Couture at the Arnold Sports Festival more
- “Expendables 4” Gets Funding Interest from “Ip Man 3” Financier more
- "Ip Man 3" Distributor Suspected of Box Office Fraud, Parent Company Loses $200M in Market Cap more
- Yen Targets "Ip Man 4" for 2018 Release; Discusses Film with Director, Producer more
- "Ip Man 3" Shatters Expectations with $72M Opening [China Box Office] more