DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2015.v03i03.029

Pages: 1178-1183

Suicide is one of the largest and most complex social problems that have accompanied man since antiquity. Globally, more than a million deaths accounted, out of which 20% were Indians. Aim of our study is to find out most common age group involved, marital status, socioeconomic status, cause of death and reason behind suicide. A total of 157 cases of suicide were noted in our study. Males (62.42%) outnumbered the females (37.57%) in our study. Most common age group involved in suicidal deaths third (21-30) and fourth decade (31-40). Most of the cases were belonging to Hindu religion (87.89%) and unemployed (21.65%). Majority of suicidal deaths were seen in low socioeconomic status (Class 4- 44.58%). Most common cause of death was hanging (43.31%), followed by poisoning (30.57%) and burns (19.10%). Reason for majority of suicidal deaths was mental stress. This Study is conducted to observe various reasons, socio-cultural factors affecting suicidal deaths, so that sound prevention program could be recommended.