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Gun Control & RKBA

discntnt_irny_srcsm

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2. Absolutely, no argument here

Reply to marylandblue (Reply #1)

Fri Jul 7, 2017, 12:55 PM

Jul 2017

For 2015, the number of non-fatal self-inflicted intentional injuries via cuts and punctures was 113,736. However, regardless of the fact that many of these did not intend to kill themselves, these acts are dangerous, decidedly unhealthy and potentially lethal.

I infer here (maybe I read) that these are injuries counted by the CDC are only those severe enough to require medical treatment.

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Suicide and attempts [View all] discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2017 OP

Actually non-suicidal self injury is a category by itself marylandblue Jul 2017 #1

Absolutely, no argument here discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2017 #2