Which demographic is MOST at risk for suicide?

Which demographic is MOST at risk for suicide?

• A. American Indian males
• B. African American females
• C. Hispanic American males
• D. Non-Hispanic white American females

Answer: (A)

Suicide risk varies by demographic factors like race/ethnicity and gender, with males generally having higher rates of completed suicide. Among U.S. groups, American Indian/Alaska Native men have the highest rate of completed suicides. This elevated risk reflects a complex mix of factors, including historical trauma and discrimination, socioeconomic disparities, rural or underserved living conditions, higher rates of substance use, and limited access to culturally appropriate mental health care. The broader gender pattern—men choosing more lethal methods—further increases risk for this group relative to the others. By contrast, African American females, Hispanic American males, and non-Hispanic white females have lower completed suicide rates within the groups listed.

Suicide risk varies by demographic factors like race/ethnicity and gender, with males generally having higher rates of completed suicide. Among U.S. groups, American Indian/Alaska Native men have the highest rate of completed suicides. This elevated risk reflects a complex mix of factors, including historical trauma and discrimination, socioeconomic disparities, rural or underserved living conditions, higher rates of substance use, and limited access to culturally appropriate mental health care. The broader gender pattern—men choosing more lethal methods—further increases risk for this group relative to the others. By contrast, African American females, Hispanic American males, and non-Hispanic white females have lower completed suicide rates within the groups listed.