Assume That a Community Is Made Up of Almost Exactly

question 139

Multiple Choice

Assume that a community is made up of almost exactly equal numbers of African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and non-Hispanic white Americans, and that everyone is of the same socioeconomic status. Approximately what percentage of suicides would you expect to be committed by non-Hispanic white Americans?

• A) 5 percent, well below the rates for the other groups
• B) 25 percent, about the same as the rates for the other groups
• C) 40 percent, about double the rates for the other groups
• D) 60 percent, almost four times the rates for the other groups

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