Citation

Chettri R, Gurung J, Singh B. Indian J. Psychiatry 2016; 58(4): 448-453.

Affiliation

Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Sikkim University, Gangtok, Sikkim, India.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Medknow Publications)

DOI

10.4103/0019-5545.196712

PMID

28197004

PMCID

PMC5270272

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The present study had been undertaken to investigate the sociodemographic profile of individuals who had committed suicide in Sikkim which may throw light on the vulnerable groups.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ten-year suicide data (2006-2015) obtained from Police Headquarters, Crime Branch, Gangtok, have been statistically evaluated to study the sociodemographic profile.

RESULTS: The results showed that out of 1604 suicide cases recorded for the past 10 years, 1051 were males (65.5%) and 553 (34.5%) were females. Suicide was found to be common among the age group of 21-30 years (24.4%), Rai community (15.8%), population of rural areas (82.6%), and among the population of eastern districts (50.6%). Hanging (94.8%) was found to be the most common method adopted for suicide.

CONCLUSION: The study provides preliminary information about the vulnerable groups for suicide in the state which may be vital for taking necessary steps for its prevention shortly.

Language: en

Keywords

Bhutia; Lepcha; Nepali; Sikkim; suicide