NEW DELHI (AP) — Young Indians are more likely to commit suicide than previously thought, especially those living in wealthier and more educated regions, according to a study Friday that experts say suggests India’s rapid development is driving many youths to despair.

Opportunities that have come with two decades of economic boom and open markets have also brought more job anxiety, higher expectations and more pressure to achieve, mental health experts said.

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