The ratios in the columns are equivalent, but it's far easier to read and understand which demographic group is dying at a higher rate when you're comparing groups of a consistent size. The column on the right paints a clearer picture.
Indigenous | 1 in 390 | 26 in 10,000 |
Black | 1 in 555 | 18 in 10,000 |
Pacific Islander | 1 in 565 | 18 in 10,000 |
White | 1 in 665 | 15 in 10,000 |
Latino | 1 in 680 | 15 in 10,000 |
Asian American | 1 in 1,040 | 10 in 10,000 |