Suicide has been one of the leading causes of death among young Indians (ages 15-29) for the past two decades, representing 17.1% of deaths in this age group from 2020-2022. While women had a higher suicide rate (18.2%) compared to men (16.3%), the overall risk remains alarming, as it is the most significant danger faced by youth, followed by road accidents.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Suicide has been one of the top two causes of death for young people in India over the last 20 years, with 17.1% of deaths among those aged 15-29 attributed to it in the 2020-22 period.
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