Study of Attempted Suicide in Mumbai Region

Attempted suicide term implies the person attempt suicide but survived the incident and admitted in the hospital for the treatment. The present study was conducted at G.M.C. Mumbai & Sir J. J. Hospital, Mumbai during 12 months period. The victims admitted as indoor patients were selected. A total 184 attempted suicide cases were studied. The patients were interviewed with information regarding age, sex, means of adopted attempted suicide and reason for attempting suicide. Female preponderance was observed in present study. Most common age was 21–30 years followed by 11-20 years. Means adopted by majority of attempted suicide cases was ingestion of poisonous substances. Most common reason for attempting suicide was family conflict reason followed by chronic illness.