A new report offers a stark look at which workers were most at risk for suicide in 2016. By analyzing data from 32 states, it found that people working in Construction and Extraction occupations—like miners, oil drillers, and construction workers—experienced the highest suicide rates among all industries studied. The report doesn't tell us why this is happening, or what specific job factors might be involved. It's also important to remember this is a snapshot from one year in a limited number of states, so we can't say if this pattern holds true everywhere or has changed since then. The finding highlights a critical area of concern, but it's based on observational data that shows an association, not proof that the jobs themselves cause suicide.
Which workers face the highest suicide risk? A new report points to construction.
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