What group is MOST at risk for suicide

What group 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)

The question tests understanding of which demographic group shows the highest risk of dying by suicide. Across groups, males have higher completed-suicide rates than females, and American Indian/Alaska Native males stand at the top for suicide mortality. This elevated risk reflects a mix of factors common in many AI/AN communities, including historical trauma, persistent poverty and unemployment, geographic isolation with limited access to culturally appropriate mental health care, higher exposure to substance use, and greater access to lethal means in some areas. These elements combine to increase both the likelihood of suicidal thoughts and the probability that an attempt will be lethal. The other groups may have their own risks, but they do not reach the same level as American Indian/Alaska Native males in terms of completed suicides.

The question tests understanding of which demographic group shows the highest risk of dying by suicide. Across groups, males have higher completed-suicide rates than females, and American Indian/Alaska Native males stand at the top for suicide mortality. This elevated risk reflects a mix of factors common in many AI/AN communities, including historical trauma, persistent poverty and unemployment, geographic isolation with limited access to culturally appropriate mental health care, higher exposure to substance use, and greater access to lethal means in some areas. These elements combine to increase both the likelihood of suicidal thoughts and the probability that an attempt will be lethal. The other groups may have their own risks, but they do not reach the same level as American Indian/Alaska Native males in terms of completed suicides.