Suicide Rate by Industry and Occupation

The study concluded that the rate of suicide was considerably higher in five industry groups:
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- Construction
- Other Services (such as automotive repair)
- Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry, and Hunting
- Transportation and Warehousing
The study also found significantly higher rates of suicide in six occupational groups:
- Construction and Extraction
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
- Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- Transportation and Material Moving
- Protective Service
- Healthcare Support
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