The death rate for white Americans aged 45 to 54 has risen sharply since 1999,but Montana officials wrestle to explain reasons why the state has the highest rate of suicide in the US at nearly twice the national average – and it’s risingKevin Lowney lies awake some nights wondering whether he should slay himself.“I am in such pain every night, suicide has on a regular basis crossed my intellect just simply to ease the pain. whether I did not have responsibilities, and especially for my youngest daughter who has problems,” he said.
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Source: theguardian.com