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Research Article

Suicide Among African Americans: Reflections and a Call to Action

Faye A. Gary College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Hossein N. Yarandi College of Nursing and Biostatistics Unit, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Floydette C. Scruggs School of Public Administration, College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs, Davie, Florida, USA
Pages 353-375 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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