April 7, 2026

Science Chronicle

A Science and Technology Blog

April 7, 2026

Science Chronicle

A Science and Technology Blog

Suicides

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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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2014-2019: Suicide rates in adolescents aged 14-17 years higher in females

While suicide rates are generally similar among males and females in the 15-29 years age group in India, the suicide rates during 2014 and 2019 among female adolescents aged 14-17 years in India were two-six times higher than other Southeast Asian countries, while suicide rates among male adolescents were in line with global average

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