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Suicide: An Unrecognized Epidemic Among Farmers

M. Susan Jones, Deborah B. Reed, Matthew L. Hunt

Workplace Health & Safety · 2018 · 18 citations · 4 references

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Stress and depression are prevalent among farmers, and suicide has reached epidemic status. Occupational health nurses are in key positions to recognize these mental health issues and use strategies to control this epidemic.

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