Rakhi Dandona

The Cost-Of-Living Crisis and Suicide Rates

Abstract: Background: The cost-of-living crisis may be contributing to suicide rates, but this has not been adequately tested. Aims: We aimed to determine whether the cost-of-living crisis is associated with suicide rates in multiple countries and areas-within-countries. Method:...

Digital Visibility and Vulnerability – Suicide Deaths Among Social Media Influencers in India

Abstract: Aim: To examine online media reporting of social media influencer (SMI) suicide deaths in India, focusing on socio-demographic characteristics, social media platforms used, reported reasons for suicide, and patterns of media coverage. Method: A Google search using the t...

Global, regional and national burden of pertussis in 1990–2023: a Global Burden of Disease study

Despite long-standing immunization programs, pertussis remains a major cause of vaccine-preventable mortality, particularly among infants. Here we present a primary assessment of global pertussis incidence, mortality and disability-adjusted life years across 204 countries and ter...