NEW DELHI: A new study says young people in India are more likely to commit suicide than previously thought, especially those living in wealthier and more educated regions.
Experts say the study published in the Lancet medical journal suggests India’s rapid development is driving many youths to despair.
Mental health experts say opportunities that have come with two decades of economic boom have also brought more job anxiety, higher expectations and more pressure to achieve.
India has some of the world’s highest suicide rates, with many believing the biggest risk group to be rural farmers facing debt.
However, the study says suicide rates are highest in the 15-29 age group, peaking in southern regions that are considered richer and more developed with better education, social welfare and health care.
Report shows high suicide rate among young Indians
