TY - JOUR PY - 1998// TI - Suicidal behavior in African-American slaves JO - OMEGA - Journal of death and dying A1 - Lester, D. SP - 1 EP - 13 VL - 37 IS - 1 N2 - 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 arc proposed. © 1998, Baywood Publishing Co., Inc.
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LA - en SN - 0030-2228 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/QX9P-68DP-HX8U-L4AA ID - ref1 ER -