The political and personal strain was very great.

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Economic strain and personal financial crises have been well documented as precipitating events in individual deaths by suicide.

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She says paying an even bigger chunk of her monthly paycheck toward insurance or an additional premium would put considerable strain on her personal finances.

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The weakness underscored the strain that slower growth in India's economy and personal incomes has put on the industry.

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