Factors associated with the farmer suicide crisis in India

Abstract Background In India, it is estimated that ~16,000 farmers die by suicide each year, and at rates far above those of the general population. This paper reviews much of the literature concerning the factors associated with this crisis. Methods A literature search was undertaken from multiple...

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Main Author: Dominic Merriott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2016-04-01
Series:Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jegh.2016.03.003