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By Matt Delaney – The Washington Times – Sunday, September 18, 2022

Federal records on veteran suicide rates are significantly undercounting the actual number of deaths, according to a study’s interim report.

Operation Deep Dive estimated the suicide rate was 37% greater than that reported by the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a press release from the suicide prevention group America’s Warriors Partnership (AWP).

When accounting for deaths that are correlated with self-harming behaviors, the study found the number of deaths rose to more than double the number recorded by federal officials.

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