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NIH R01 · 2024

Genetic risk discovery using WGS from a population-based resource of 10,000 suicide deaths with DNA

ABSTRACT Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death, with over 47,000 preventable deaths per year in the U.S. alone. The rate of suicide death across the U.S. has risen by 33% over the past two decades. In spite of this dramatic public health crisis, suicide research lags far behind other major health conditions due to the perception that risk factors are too complex and uncontrollable for study. Importantly, while environment has undeniable impact, evidence suggests that genetic factors play a major role in suicide death. While the study of genetic risks is therefore promising, most studies of suicide genetics have focused on the much more common traits of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.…

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