Suicidal behavior in African-American slaves

Journal/Book: Omega J Death Dying. 1998; 37: 26 Austin Ave, Amityville, NY 11701. Baywood Publ Co Inc. 1-13.

Abstract: Reports of suicides by African-American slaves are reviewed, and rates calculated from the available data. Severe punishment appeared to be the most common precipitant for suicide, and explanations for the possible variations in suicide rates by status are proposed.

Note: Article Lester D, Ctr Study Suicide, 5 Stonegate Court RR-41, Blackwood,NJ 08012 USA

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