May 26, 2026

Science Chronicle

A Science and Technology Blog

May 26, 2026

Science Chronicle

A Science and Technology Blog

Author: Ramya Pillutla

AdolescentsChildrenMental healthSuicides

Why More Children in India are Dying by Suicide: A Deeper Look

A strange statistic emerges in the data on child suicides in India — contrary to what is seen in other age groups, a higher number of girls die by suicide when compared to boys. 55% of all suicides under-18 years age are among girls. The reasons: higher incidence of sexual assault, love failure, unwanted marriage and pregnancies, and limited emotional support from family members

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