Suicide as a Public Health Issue

Suicide is a disastrous event and a solemn public health problem worldwide in recent era. Suicide means to exterminate oneself intentionally, certainly it is difficult to identify due to its several reasons and fatal result. In spite of all these essentials, it is still avoidable. Suicide is pervasive in both developed and under developing countries of the world particular in Pakistan. This paper aims to provide a brief overview on misconception regarding suicide, its potential causes, diverse methods, and the warning signs of the suicidal person. The issue of suicide need to be addressed in all developing countries, although well known that there is lack of various resources and low priority is given to mental health in Pakistan. Proper training of the health care providers is to be strengthen, prevention programs for the youth and public awareness would be central to outfit this key concern.

Introduction

Suicide is a catastrophic and perplexing event and a serious public health problem worldwide. Suicide means to kill oneself deliberately, indeed