British Journal of Psychiatry
Volume 156, Issue JAN., 1990, Pages 46-50

Suicides among immigrants from the Indian subcontinent (Article)

Soni Raleigh V. , Bulusu L. , Balarajan R.*
  • a Epidemiology and Public, Health Research Unit, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 5XH, United Kingdom
  • b Epidemiology and Public, Health Research Unit, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 5XH, United Kingdom
  • c Epidemiology and Public, Health Research Unit, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 5XH, United Kingdom

Abstract

Suicides in England and Wales among immigrants of Indian ethnic origin were analysed for the period 1970-78. There were excess suicides among young Indian women, these being disproportionately more among the married. Burning was a common method of suicide among Indian women. Suicide rates were low in Indian men and the Indian elderly. A large proportion of the male suicides were among doctors and dentists.

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immigrant India human sex difference priority journal comparative study Aged gender identity Cross-Sectional Studies marriage Cross-Cultural Comparison Adolescent Wales male England female Risk Factors Incidence Article fatality Support, Non-U.S. Gov't adult burn Emigration and Immigration cause of death Suicide Middle Age
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ISSN: 00071250
Cited by: 100
Original Language: English