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New data from the CDC shows suicide is becoming more common. Ranked last in the nation just four years ago, New Jersey’s rate has since risen by 13 percent, now tied for second-highest. The national rate is at its highest in 30 years.
Aired: 04/25/16
NJ Suicide Rate Up 13 Percent
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