While it is true that the white male comparisons are 165 to 195% (or so) when compared to other males, it’s also true that white males compared to black females is 8 to 1. Yes, that’s 800% white male deaths compared to black females.
Of course that is the most extreme case, but it’s still reasoned to point it out. Here’s why.
For every person who actually goes through with it, there are probably 50 or more who have the idea pop into their head. Many try it, and are not successful also.
The hard core numbers may not be that large, but it is significant. There is a problem.
If black females were committing suicide at a rate of 8 to 1 compared to white males, how many seconds do you think that would remain a secret before special commissions were set up to find out what was wrong?
You are actually calculating your percentage comparisons wrong.
For instance, the white male rate is 24.8 - The Hispanic male rate is 12.9 - The difference is 11.9.
11.9 is just 92% of 12.9, so the white male rate is only 92% higher than the Hispanic rate. You state it is 192%, which is not correct.
Same thing for female Blacks to male whites. It should be 700%, not 800%.
As to female suicides, they are always much lower than male suicides, for all ethnic groups.
Once again, I don't want to trivialize any suicide. All of them are tragic, and, according to many religions, they are unforgivable sins.
However, the total numbers really are quite small.
Among healthy adults over age 24, the rate is just 1 per 10,000.
Also, among healthy adults, almost every suicide falls into one of three categories: drug or alcohol addiction; schizophrenia or clinical depression; or a family history of suicide.
Among the young, the main cause is impulsive action often preceded by a highly emotional event.
Among the elderly, the main cause is poor health or the death of a spouse or a best friend.
I think you may agree that preventing the motives for suicide in all age groups is a really tough problem.
I will guess that religious faith, a loving spouse, strong families, meaningful work, and perhaps most important - molecular biology - prevent most people from even thinking about suicide.