Mental hospital admissions in Mysore State, India.
The admission figures of the Mental Hospital in Bangalore, Mysore State, are presented and analysed according to certain social, geographical and cultural factors. These are correlated with the general population of Mysore State.

Admission to the mental hospital is higher: 

1. In large cities, than in smaller towns or rural communities.

2. In districts situated nearer to the hospital, than in those further away.

3. Amongst men, than amongst women.

4. Amongst married, than amongst single or widowed persons.

5. Amongst the younger age groups, than amongst the older ones.

6. Amongst certain communities, notably the Brahmins, Vyshias and Indian Christians.

The difficulties of assessing the possible significance of these findings are discussed.