Suicide is leading cause of
death in the age group of 15 to 39 years age group in India. According to the
study published by “The Global Burden of Disease” in ‘The Lancet Public Health
Journal’ – India accounts for more than a third of global suicide deaths among
women.
India alone represents 37 percent of global deaths, which is higher and dangerous. The women are taking their lives in alarmingly high numbers, and this can be considered as a public emergency, which has been ignored.
There are emotional reasons
which are often indicated when it comes to suicide like – depression, lack of fulfillment
of expectations, failed relationships, sexual abuse and harassment, bullying,
traumatic events related to one’s self respect, post marriage adjustment
related issues , cultural and social issues.
The denial mode of
the society
The depression is still ignored
so is the mental health. Due to lack of awareness, the general concept is to
deny the importance of mental health.
Suicide can be prevented only when
there is awareness, and given importance to mental health. Suicides are largely
preventable, but the society should know that what should be done.
The state-wise Ratio
The location varied in entire
India. The States Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, west Bengal
and Tripura had higher suicide rate for both men and women.
Two states Kerala and Chhattisgarh
had higher suicide death rates among men. India also has double global suicide
rate (15 in one lakh, while globally there are 7 suicide per one lakh)
Cultural Norms
Women are thought to be a
commodity in Indian culture, and the early marriage is considered a symbol of
good parenting among major population, that puts women under pressure. The report suggest that marriage can be the cause for women's suicide.
Where do men stand?
The suicide rates among men has
also not improved. Men also go through personal and social reasons like
financial problems and poor health.
Elderly also committing suicide
Elderly specially above 80 tend
to be depressed, socially isolated and functionally disable. Sometimes family
mistreat them and sometimes they consider themselves as a burden and commit
suicide.
The issue needs attention and
should not be kept aside after reading reports. The depressed youth does not
lead to the happy society.
