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APPENDIX XII

SUICIDES Summary of cases reported to or dealt with by the S.W.O. during the

period (1.4.54. to 31.3.55.).

(1) Deaths:

(a)

On account of:-

Categories

Number

Financial Difficulties..

Domestic Strife

Ill-Health

19

8

14

Unsound Mind

2

Miscellaneous Reasons

10

(b) Total number of deaths

(2) Attempts not Resulting in Death:

(a) On account of:-

Financial Difficulties..

Domestic Strife

Ill-Health

Unsound Mind

Miscellaneous Reasons

(b) Total number of attempts

(3) All Attempts and Deaths :

Percentage of:-

Men (239) Women (376)

38

53

244

218

55

4

41

562

38.80% 61.14%