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Why are some racial demographic groups more likely to commit suicide?
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May 6th, 2012
White males are at a higher risk. Black women are at the lowest risk. Why? (One reason that comes to mind is black females often have children – something that may deter them from suicide.)
Rate Per
Group # of Suicides 100,000
White Male…....22,328….....19.5
White Female…..5,382…......4.6
Nonwhite Male….2,344…......9.3
Nonwhite Female….568…......2.1
Black Male…....1,627…......9.2
Black Female….....330…......1.7
Hispanic…........1850…......5.0
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