Nearly one-third of the suicide cases reported in Andhra Pradesh in 2021 were due to health issues faced by the deceased.
Andhra Pradesh stood third in the country in terms of number of suicides. But suicide due to illness contributed majorly to the total number. In Punjab and Sikkim, the number of suicides due to illness was 44.8% and 44.7% respectively.
The rising number of suicides calls for attention ahead of the World Suicide Prevention Day observed on September 10.