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suicidality  

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  • Individuals with eating disorders and weight concerns are at increased risk for suicide and suicidal behavior. Suicide, or the act of intentionally killing oneself, and related thoughts and behaviors are of serious concern, with suicide deaths claiming the lives of over 32,000 individuals annually in the United States alone. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Suicidality]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-H0FRV7GV-S

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