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The US teen suicide rate is on the rise

Citing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Charlie Health examined the rising rate of suicide among adolescents, specifically looking at data for 15-19-year-olds.

Andrea Vale

Posted 3/28/23

Citing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Charlie Health examined the rising rate of suicide among adolescents, specifically looking at data for 15-19-year-olds.

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The US teen suicide rate is on the rise

Citing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Charlie Health examined the rising rate of suicide among adolescents, specifically looking at data for 15-19-year-olds.

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Citing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Charlie Health examined the rising rate of suicide among adolescents, specifically looking at data for 15-19-year-olds.

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