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Saving our lifesavers: preventing suicide among EMS providers
Guest Opinion//October 27, 2023//[read_meter]
According to a study conducted by the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix researchers, Arizona EMTs, paramedics and firefighters’ “risk for suicide is 39 percent higher than the general public.” On average, that is nine paramedic, EMT and firefighter suicides per year, likely caused by work stress, exposure to trauma and not wanting to ask for help. (Photo by Pexels)
Saving our lifesavers: preventing suicide among EMS providers
Guest Opinion//October 27, 2023//[read_meter]
According to a study conducted by the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix researchers, Arizona EMTs, paramedics and firefighters’ “risk for suicide is 39 percent higher than the...
