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Suicides in the developing world: case study from Pakistan.

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  • 1Department of Psychiatry at Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan. murad.khan@aku.edu

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Suicide rates in Pakistan are increasing, with over 2,500 cases reported in Sindh province between 1985-1999. This study highlights the urgent need for more research and suicide prevention strategies in the region.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Pakistan, a conservative South Asian Islamic country, lacks official suicide data.
  • Suicide and attempted suicide are illegal and socially/religiously condemned, hindering research.
  • Recent reports indicate a potential rise in suicide rates.

Observation:

  • Police data from Sindh province were analyzed for suicide trends from 1985 to 1999.
  • A total of 2,568 suicides were reported during the study period.
  • The number of reported suicides increased from 90 in 1987 to 360 in 1999.

Findings:

  • The study documented 2,568 suicides over 15 years, with 71% males and 39% females (ratio 1.8).
  • Organophosphate poisoning was the most common method, followed by hanging.

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  • Evidence suggests an increasing trend in suicide rates in Pakistan based on available data.

    • Implications:

    • This research provides crucial, albeit limited, evidence of rising suicide rates in Pakistan.
    • Urgent need for comprehensive research on suicide dynamics in Pakistan.
    • Findings underscore the necessity for developing targeted suicide prevention interventions.