Suicide mortality in India: a nationally representative survey

摘要: Summary Background WHO estimates that about 170 000 deaths by suicide occur in India every year, but few epidemiological studies of have been done the country. We aimed to quantify mortality 2010. Methods The Registrar General implemented a nationally representative survey determine cause occurring between 2001 and 2003 1·1 million homes 6671 small areas chosen randomly from all parts India. As part this survey, fieldworkers obtained information death risk factors for close associates or relatives deceased individual. Two 140 trained physicians were allocated (stratified only their ability read local language which each was done) independently anonymously assign on basis electronic field reports. then applied age-specific sex-specific proportion 2010 UN absolute numbers estimate number Findings About 3% surveyed (2684 95 335) individuals aged 15 years older due suicide, corresponding 187 000 at these ages (115 000 men 72 000 women; age-standardised rates per 100 000 people 26·3 17·5 women). For older, 40% (45 100 114 800) 56% women (40 500 72 100) occurred 15–29 years. A 15-year-old individual had cumulative 1·3% dying before age 80 suicide; higher (1·7%) than did (1·0%), with especially high risks south (3·5% 1·8% half poisoning (mainly ingestions pesticides). Interpretation Suicide are among highest world. large adult 29 years, women. Public health interventions such as restrictions access pesticides might prevent many Funding US National Institutes Health.