This statistic shows the percentage of off-reserve First Nations, Inuit, and Métis male and female heavy drinkers in Canada who have had suicidal thoughts. According to the 2012 survey, 32.8 percent of off-reserve First Nations female heavy drinkers have had suicidal thoughts.
Percentage of aborginal heavy drinkers in Canada with suicidal thoughts during their lifetime as of 2012
Study only includes men and women aged 26 to 59. Heavy drinking is defined here as having more than 5 drinks in a sitting at least once a week.
Adapted from Statistics Canada, Lifetime suicidal thoughts among First Nations living off reserve, Métis and Inuit aged 26 to 59, page 7, 2012. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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