Alaska Natives
Alcohol abuse and suicide are common among Alaska Natives. Suicide and alcohol abuse is very common among rural young Yup'ik men. Unintentional injury (accidents) and intentional self-harm (suicide) have been among the leading causes of death in the Native Alaska for many years. Alaska Natives have higher rates of suicide than other Native Americans of the continental United States. Alcohol abuse and dependence are common among Alaska Natives and are associated with high rates of violence and health problems.