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In Pa., N.J., and across the country, overdoses, suicides, and alcoholism are leading Americans to earlier deaths

Overdoses and suicide are leading causes of diminished life expectancy.

Suicide increases are among the causes cited for the rise in midlife mortality. This sign is posted in Suburban Station in Center City Philadelphia.
Suicide increases are among the causes cited for the rise in midlife mortality. This sign is posted in Suburban Station in Center City Philadelphia.Read moreHEATHER KHALIFA / Staff Photographer