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"Study Reveals Family Strife and Illness Driving Karnataka's Rising Suicide Rates"
A study reveals that family strife and chronic illness are significant contributors to Karnatakas alarming suicide rates, with over 65,000 deaths recorded between 2020 and 2024.
- Karnataka saw 65,397 deaths by suicide from 2020 to 2024, as reported by the Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, University of Mysore.
- The study linked over 17,000 suicides to family issues and more than 15,000 to chronic illness, highlighting critical social challenges in the region.
- Economic stress and substance abuse were also major factors, accounting for nearly 6,600 and 7,800 deaths by suicide, respectively, during the same period.
Why It Matters
The rising suicide rates in Karnataka signal a deeper social and health crisis, urging policymakers to address the underlying issues of family dynamics and chronic health conditions to prevent further tragedies.