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Suicide is most common in ?

A
Depression
B
Alcohol dependence
C
Dementia
D
Schizophrenia
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Depression Causes/Risk factors for suicide Psychiatric disorders : - Depression (most common), alcoholism (2nd mc), Drug/Substance dependence, Schizophrenia, Dementia. Physical illness : - Cancer, AIDS, Multiple sclerosis, Head trauma. Psychosocial factors : - Failure in love, marital difficulties, family dispute, illegitimate pregnancy. Biological factors : - Decrease in serotonin Other - Male sex, Age > 40 years, Single (Unmarried, divorced or widowed), previous suicide attempt, social isolation.

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