Suicide rates highest in farmers, lumberjacks, fishermen

NEW YORK (AP) - In a study of suicide rates by occupation, the workers that killed themselves most often were farmers, lumberjacks and fishermen.

Researchers found the highest suicide rates in manual laborers who work in isolation and face unsteady employment. High rates were also seen in carpenters, miners, electricians and people who work in construction.

Suicide rates highest in farmers, lumberjacks, fishermen