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El Paso County’s Coroner Tracks The Stresses That Are Killing His Community

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Dr. Leon Kelly runs the busiest coroner's office in the state, covering much of Southern Colorado. His annual report tracks trends like suicide and domestic violence, helping to identify some of the community's biggest problems. He says the solutions include a stronger focus on mental health.