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Ransing R, Menon V, Kar SK, Arafat SMY, Padhy SK. Indian J. Psychol. Med. 2022; 44(1): 70-73. |
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(Copyright © 2022, Indian Psychiatric Society, South Zone, Publisher Medknow Publications) |
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35509665 |
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Abstract |
Suicide-related mortality statistics varies across countries, as it is influenced by several risk factors.1 India accounts for more than 1/4th of global suicides.2 Behind every suicide death in India, there are more than 15 attempts for suicide and more than 200 people with suicidal ideation.2 The recent National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data on "Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India" reports that the suicide rate has increased from 10.2 in 2018 to 10.4 in 2019.3 There is a 3.4% rise in suicide compared to the previous year, which is alarming. Considering the urgent need for intervention, the Government of India has started a national helpline to improve access to mental health care, along with some other initiatives.4 Also, there is an urgent need to develop some culturally appropriate interventions or strategies to reduce suicide rates. However, to create effective strategies and measure the change at the national or state level, we need comprehensive data on suicide. Quality data is a fundamental challenge across the globe, especially in low and middle-income countries. According to WHO estimates, among the 183 member states, only a little more than 1/3rd (80) provide high-quality suicide data.5 A nationally representative mortality survey found that 3% of the total deaths were due to suicide.6 This survey collected mortality data through a household survey; this indicates that the data source is likely to influence the mortality statistics significantly... Language: en |