Of the following ethnic groups,which has the highest percentage of deaths due to suicide?
A) American Indians
B) Asian Americans
C) African Americans
D) Non-Hispanic whites

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Indians have the highest rate of suicide of any ethnic group in the United States. In 2018, the suicide rate for American Indians and Alaska Natives aged 15-24 was 31.5 per 100,000, which was more than twice the national average. The reasons for this high rate of suicide are complex and often related to historical trauma, cultural disconnection, poverty, and lack of access to mental health services.

Of the Following Ethnic Groups,which Has the Highest Percentage of Deaths