Caucasian adolescents have been and continue to be at greater risk for suicide in adolescents compared to peers from minority groups.

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Studies have shown that while Caucasian adolescents have historically had higher rates of suicide compared to some minority groups, the gap is narrowing, and in some cases, minority groups such as Native American and Alaskan Native youth have higher rates of suicide. Additionally, recent data suggest increasing rates of suicide among Black and Hispanic adolescents, indicating that the risk is significant across different racial and ethnic groups, not just higher among Caucasian adolescents.

Caucasian Adolescents Have Been and Continue to Be at Greater