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Study shows high increase in suicide deaths among Hispanic adults

Dr. Jagdish Khubchandani, NMSU professor of public health sciences
Dr. Jagdish Khubchandani, NMSU professor of public health sciences

An recent study showed suicide deaths in Hispanic adults ages 20 to 64, increased by over 70 percent from 2010 to 2020. NMSU public health sciences professor Jagdish Khubchandani shares more about the study he co-authored.

Anthony Moreno serves as the Director of Content at KRWG Public Media. He also is host and executive producer for "Fronteras-A Changing America" and "Your Legislators" on KRWG-TV.