A Modest Proposal

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There are some various aspects of the articles that are alike. The first comparison is that both articles agree and support the idea that suicide is one of the highest leading cause among teenagers and young adults (). Both articles agree the importance in finding a prevention that can reduce the suicide rate. The articles presented a similar solution, that there should be a prevention across different levels of society such as, individuals, family and the community (). A second comparison is that both articles agree that there is a necessity to find and establish an effective intervention to help and prevent suicide for teenagers. The primary resource, explained how they used and collaborated with medical professionals and local authorities

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