Native Americans Have Highest Rate of Suicide

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:11:35 +0000

American Indians and Alaska Natives have the highest rates of suicide compared to any other ethnic group in the United States.

AZ Gun Deaths Among Highest in Nation

Sierra Eckert — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:12:27 +0000

You are twice as likely to die from a gunshot in Arizona as in New York City or in Los Angeles.

According to recent research from the Violence Policy Center, Arizona’s gun death rate is among the highest in the nation.

The Center reports Arizona has a rate of 13 gun deaths for every hundred thousand people.

That may not sound like a lot, but Houston’s rate is 13. And Chicago’s is 15

Among states, Arizona ranks 15^th highest in per capita gun deaths.