Retrospective Study of Suicide Among Children and Young Adults

摘要: Introduction: The prevalence of suicide has been increasing globally in all age groups. There is dearth literature on among younger patients from developing country. objective this study was to find out the and cause as well identify vulnerable groups children young adults suicide. Materials Methods: This a retrospective observational study. Data collected Police Head Quarters Kathmandu included completed cases less than twenty one years January 2005 December 2009. Results: were total 2172 documented group between 4 21 years. majority female belonged adolescent group. incidence showed an trend within five A monthly breakdown revealed that lowest February peaked April October. Hanging most common mode followed by poisoning drowning. reason for could be ascertained only 25.5 % cases. Domestic violence (35%), mental illness (24%), failure academic achievement (15.8%) end romantic relationship (8.7%) found causes committing Of 87 who committed because 46.6% at grade ten level. Conclusions: Suicide Nepal appears concealed but serious problem requiring immediate attention systematic efforts. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i2.7512 J Paediatr Soc. 2013; 33(2):110-116