On the recordDecember 1, 2011
The figures continue to increase at an alarming rate, far greater than the comparable suicide rate among the general population.
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congress.govThe figures continue to increase at an alarming rate, far greater than the comparable suicide rate among the general population.
Michaud discusses the rising suicide rates among veterans compared to the general population.
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So we have a situation in our country where 22 veterans commit suicide everyday.
If you look at the chart comparing women veterans to female non-veterans, you can see in that chart that actually the female veterans' number is lower than the female non-veterans.
We see a decline in opioid use. We see a decline in suicide. And I think that is obviously good for the veteran.
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