A Cross-Sectional Study of Suicidal Behaviors and Physical Activity among 65,182 Middle School Students in Tennessee USA

Introduction. Suicide-related fatalities are the third leading cause of death among adolescents, resulting in approximately 4,600 deaths annually. According to findings from the 2005 National College Health Assessment, engagement in weekly physical activity (PA) reduced the risk of suicidal behavior...

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Main Authors: Miller, Emily, Southerland, Jodi L., Slawson, Deborah L., Zheng, Shimin, Cao, Yan, Paisley, Lori
Published: Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University 2015
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Online Access:https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/133