Patterns of Suicide Cases in Faridpur District: An Analysis of Post-mortem Data from 2024

Background: Suicide is a major public health concern globally, especially in low and middle- income countries likeBangladesh. This study aimed to explore the patterns and associated factors of suicide cases in Faridpur district usingpost-mortem data from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024. Methods: This cross-sectional study retrospectivelyanalyzed post-mortem reports of 140 suicidal deaths conducted in Faridpur Medical College from January 1 toDecember 31, 2024. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Results: Of the 140 suicidal deaths, hangingwas the predominant method 68.6% (96), followed by poisoning 30.7% (43), Females accounted for 60.7% (85) ofcases. The majorities were Muslim (89.3%, 125), 63.6% (89) were married and 43.6% (61) were housewives. Withinthe victim population, more than half (56.5%) were aged 18-35 years, peaking in the 18-25 age group (37.9%, 53), anddepression history was noted in 87.1% (122) of cases. Conclusion: Suicide by hanging is a major issue among youngadults, particularly females in Faridpur District. Mental health issues like depression is key risk factors. Targetedresearch and multilevel prevention strategies are urgently needed.