Poor school grades linked to increased suicide risk, Swedish study reveals
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 09:21
in Psychology & Sociology
School leaving grades can be an indicator of an increased risk of suicide at a young age. A new study from Sweden shows that young people leaving the Swedish elementary school (year nine at age 16) with the lowest average grades, run approximately three times the risk of committing suicide compared with those who graduate with top or very high grades.