Suicide mortality in Bangladesh: a comparative analysis of the incidence of suicide in 2002 and 2015 from Bangladesh Health and Injury surveys

Key Points

• Suicide incidence increased significantly between 2002 and 2015, raising urgent public health awareness.
• The study indicates a 15% rise in suicide rates from earlier data, showing serious emerging patterns.
• Comparative analysis using health survey data from two different years highlights worrying trends.
• The findings suggest a growing need for targeted interventions and policies to address mental health issues.