The veterans. The veterans who contact the Veterans Crisis line have a higher rate of. Of suicide and risk of suicide. The good news. Stop, stop, stop. So you're telling me A higher percentage of veterans that contact the veteran suicide line and talk to a social scientist that's never seen a veteran in their life in person have a higher rate of suicide, is that correct? Within 12 months of that call? Yes, sir, that is correct. They have about 10 and a half times higher risk. (01:54–02:05)
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