Suicide Numbers in Uttar Pradesh

May 11, 2026, 13:56
IndiaHealth

Introduction

The government has a new report about deaths in India. It shows the number of suicides in Uttar Pradesh.

Main Body

In India, the total number of suicides went down a little. But in Uttar Pradesh, the number stayed the same. There were 9,180 deaths in 2024. Some cities in Uttar Pradesh have more deaths. In Meerut and Lucknow, the numbers went up a lot. But in Kanpur, the number went down. Many people died because they were sick. Other people had problems with money or their husbands and wives. Some people felt sad because they did not have a job.

Conclusion

The state numbers are stable. But people in the cities have a big problem with stress and mental health.

Learning

πŸ“ˆ Moving Up and Down

When we talk about numbers changing, we use these simple words:

  • Went up β†’\rightarrow The number became bigger. (Example: In Lucknow, the numbers went up a lot.)
  • Went down β†’\rightarrow The number became smaller. (Example: In Kanpur, the number went down.)
  • Stayed the same β†’\rightarrow No change. (Example: The number stayed the same.)

Quick Tip for A2: Use "a lot" to show a big change and "a little" to show a small change.

  • Big change β†’\rightarrow went up a lot
  • Small change β†’\rightarrow went down a little

Vocabulary Learning

government
the group of people who control a country or community
Example:The government announced a new law.
report
a written or spoken description of something that has happened
Example:She read the report about the weather.
deaths
the act of dying or the number of people who have died
Example:The news mentioned many deaths.
India
a country in South Asia
Example:India is known for its festivals.
suicides
acts of self-harm that result in death
Example:The article talked about suicides.
total
the whole amount or number
Example:The total score was high.
number
a figure or count
Example:She counted the number of apples.
down
lower or below
Example:The price went down.
little
small amount
Example:He has a little money.
stayed
remained in the same place
Example:She stayed at home.
same
identical
Example:They wore the same shoes.
cities
large towns
Example:Cities have many people.
sick
ill or not healthy
Example:He feels sick.
problems
difficulties or issues
Example:They have many problems.
money
currency used for buying things
Example:She saved some money.
sad
unhappy or feeling sorrow
Example:He looks sad.
job
work or employment
Example:She found a new job.
stable
steady or not changing
Example:The table is stable.
stress
mental or emotional strain
Example:Work can cause stress.
mental
relating to the mind
Example:Mental health is important.
health
condition of being healthy
Example:Good health is important.