A 10-year retrospective study of suicide in Sikkim, India: Sociodemographic profile and risk assessment

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.

Kemanfaatan Data Autopsi Verbal Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Hdss) Sleman Dalam Memperkirakan Sebab Dan Cara Kematian

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