@article{ref1,
title="Causes of mortality among American college students: a pilot study",
journal="Journal of college student psychotherapy",
year="2013",
author="Turner, James C. and Leno, E. Victor and Keller, Adrienne",
volume="27",
number="1",
pages="31-42",
abstract="This pilot study from self-selected institutions of higher education provides an estimate of the causes and rates of mortality among college students between the ages of 18 and 24 years old. One hundred fifty-seven 4-year colleges participated in an online survey of student deaths during one academic year. A total of 254 deaths were reported. The mortality rates (per 100,000) were as follows: total accidental injuries, 10.80; suicide, 6.17; cancer, 1.94; and homicide, 0.53. Within the accident and injury category, alcohol-related vehicular deaths (per 100,000) were 3.37 and alcohol-related nontraffic injuries were 1.49. Men had significantly higher rates of suicide (10.46) than women (2.34). Suggestions for future research and implications of these findings are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="8756-8225",
doi="10.1080/87568225.2013.739022",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/87568225.2013.739022"
}