Business Game Changers Radio with Sarah Westall: Veteran Suicide Eclipsing Vietnam Losses
12/12/2016 12:00 pm PST
Veteran suicide is a national catastrophe unfolding in front of us and few are noticing or taking it seriously. Yes, Facebook campaigns and nonprofit groups are sounding the alarm, but it hasn’t translated into meaningful legislation or major social movements. Currently, according to the Department of Veteran Affairs, the daily suicide rate amongst veterans has risen to 22 per day. Many believe this is under reported (see CNN’s Analysis of under reporting) and that the actual suicide rate is closer to 33 per day.
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Lynn Lowder
Lynn Lowder is the founder, president and CEO of 1 Vet at a Time, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting veteran entrepreneurship and advocating for increased busin...
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