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Why Are More Kids Killing Themselves? Here's What You Said

The number of suicides among children and young adults has increased 40 percent since 2002

A Patch special report earlier this week tried to show why more kids and young adults 10-24 are deciding to end their lives.

The number of suicides among children and young adults has increased 40 percent since 2002, according to the New Jersey Youth Suicide Report.

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