Suicide in India – Causes, Prevention, Government Efforts
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In the last few decades, suicide has emerged as one of the common causes of death in India. A large number of people lose their lives every year to suicide in India. Suicide has emerged as a serious public health issue in our country. It leaves a major social, economic and emotional burden on those who are left behind. Hence, it has become important to delve deep into the issue and look into the various aspects related to it.
What is suicide?
Suicide is the act of causing one's own death intentionally.Causes of suicide in India
- Family problems- As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, family problems are the major cause of suicide in India. Many people lose their lives because of disturbed family lives.
- Illness (
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