New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- More Indian men die by suicide than women, according to a recent study by the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) reviewed by Mint.

Critically, the study also showed that suicide is the leading cause of death among the economically productive 15-39 age group in India. The mean age at suicide death was estimated at 36 years-individuals who died by suicide were on average 28 years younger than those who died from other causes, highlighting the severe economic and social loss to the nation. The mean age at suicide death was lower for females (30 years) than for males (39 years).

The study, published in September, covered 1 million people across nine states-Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, ...