What is the primary reason that countries such as Italy and Ireland have lower suicide rates?
a. The majority religion there has strong prohibitions against suicide
b. They do not experience the stressors common to promoting suicide, such as economic difficulties.
c. They have longer summers, so fewer citizens experience seasonal affective disorder, which is often a precursor to suicide.
d. They have better psychological facilities.
a
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