More Young People Die By Suicide In India, Say Experts

World Suicide Prevention Day is observed every year on September 10 to raise awareness and fight stigma. The theme this year is "Changing the narrative on suicide".

More young people die by suicide in India than in other countries, said experts on World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday.

World Suicide Prevention Day is observed every year on September 10 to raise awareness and fight stigma. The theme this year is “Changing the narrative on suicide”.

It has been estimated that suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among the late adolescent age groups (15–19 years) in India. According to data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), more than 40 per cent of all cases of suicides are among young adults below the age of 30.