The Problem of Suicide in the Republic of Tajikistan
https://doi.org/10.52667/2712-9179-2024-4-3-45-49
Abstract
Suicide is a serious public health problem. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the Republic of Tajikistan. This article presents reports on suicide cases in the country, taking into account cultural and ethnic aspects, and suggests preventive approaches to improving the suicidal situation in the Republic of Tajikistan.
About the Author
Kh. K. Kunguratov
Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Tajikistan
Tajikistan
Tajikistan
Khurshed K. Kunguratov
Dushanbe
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Kunguratov Kh.K. The Problem of Suicide in the Republic of Tajikistan. Personalized Psychiatry and Neurology. 2024;4(3):45-49. https://doi.org/10.52667/2712-9179-2024-4-3-45-49
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