Guwahati, April 17 -- Amid an incident of alleged suicide of a teenager in Assam's Kamrup district on Thursday, April 16, a new study reveals that young males are the most affected by economic distress and family conflicts.

The study points to a significant vulnerability among young males linked to economic hardship and domestic issues.

Titled "Exploring Suicide Trends in Jorhat, Assam: A Systematic Study," the research was authored by Sangita Nath and Dipankar Thakuria, researchers associated with Jorhat Medical College and Hospital.

It was published in January 2026 and made available on ResearchGate on March 17, 2026.

The retrospective observational study analysed 281 confirmed suicide cases recorded through autopsy reports at Jorha...