Patterns of Suicides in Jaipur: An Autopsy Based Study

Abstract

Suicide is an important cause of abrupt and preventable death. It is the consequence of mental, social, and psychological factors  interplaying. Globally, suicide is one of the commonest causes of death especially in the most economically productive young age  category. The forensic pathologist plays a crucial role in the determination of the manner of death as homicide, suicide, accident, or  natural. Limited literature is available regarding the factors surrounding suicides and the rate of committing them in general  population. This descriptive observational hospital-based study was undertaken to investigate suicide trends in the Jaipur region. In  the present study, a total of 101 cases were studied, with male predominance, mostly belonged to 31-40-year age group, and rural  population. Poisoning was observed as the most common method of suicide. The present research was conducted to know the  magnitude and the socio-cultural factors of the problem of suicides so that a sound prevention program could be suggested, planned,  and implemented for reducing the incidence of suicides.