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. 2016 Oct-Dec;58(4):448-453.
doi: 10.4103/0019-5545.196712.

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

Reshma Chettri  1 , Jiwan Gurung  1 , Bisu Singh  1
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A 10-year retrospective study of suicide in Sikkim, India: Sociodemographic profile and risk assessment

Reshma Chettri et al. Indian J Psychiatry. 2016 Oct-Dec.

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.

Keywords: Bhutia; Lepcha; Nepali; Sikkim; suicide.

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