Firearms are increasingly involved. Perpetrators of violent acts are more likely to have been abused or neglected as children. Rates of homicide, assault, and rape are highest among minorities. The homicide rate for black American male, aged 15-34, in 1992 was eight times higher than for white males. Suicide and attempted suicide a.
Men are three to six times more likely to commit suicide than women.
Suicide rates among the young have tripled since 1950. Firearm injuries and injury death statistics include both intentional and unintentional injuries. Firearm injuries are the second leading cause of injury deaths after motor vehicle crashes, but in some states they rank first. Teenage boys and young males 15-24 years of age are at highest risk for death by firearms. D. Violence in our society 1.