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In adolescence, _____ commit suicide more often, but ______ attempt suicide more often

Males commit suicide more often, but females attempt more often

Females commit suicide more often, but males attempt more often

Males commit and attempt more often

Females commit and attempt more often

In adolescence, there is a clear difference between suicide completion and attempts by sex. More males die by suicide, while more females attempt suicide. This pattern arises because males tend to use more lethal methods, leading to higher fatality rates, whereas females are more likely to engage in nonlethal or less lethal methods and may seek help more often. So the statement that matches typical data is that males commit suicide more often, but females attempt suicide more often. The broader point is that attempts can be more frequent in one group while completed suicides are more frequent in another, due in part to method lethality and help-seeking behaviors.