Suicide in Nepal

In 2014, the WHO ranked Nepal as the 7th in the global suicide rate. The estimated annual suicides in Nepal are 6,840 or 24.9 suicides per 100,000 people.[1] Data on suicide in Nepal are primarily based on police reports and therefore rely on mortality statistics. However, the burden of suicide in communities is likely to be higher, particularly among women, migrant workers, and populations affected by disasters.[1]

  1. ^ a b Thapaliya, Suresh; Sharma, Pawan; Upadhyaya, Kapil (2018-02-01). "Suicide and self harm in Nepal: A scoping review". Asian Journal of Psychiatry. 32: 20–26. doi:10.1016/j.ajp.2017.11.018. ISSN 1876-2018. PMID 29202423.