Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Praveen Athani ¹, S. Harish ², B. S. Hugar ³, Y. P. Girish Chandra ²

Affiliations
1 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, MVJ Medical College, Bangalore, IN
2 Department of Forensic Medicine MSRMC Bangalore, IN
3 Department of Forensic Medicine MSRMC Bangalore, IN

Abstract

The present prospective study was conducted amongst children aged between 1-18 years, at M S Ramaiah Medical College Bangalore, from Oct 2007 to May 2009 to know the percentage of suicidal deaths in children, age and sex distribution, various patterns, and other factors associated with suicidal deaths. Suicidal deaths in children constitute 2.7 % of the total autopsies conducted and 10.4% of total suicidal deaths. Maximum number of suicidal deaths occurred in the age group of 15-18 years in both sexes constituting 54 % of total cases. Females outnumbered the males. Majority of the children were school going. 8.33% of the children were employed. Hanging was the most common method (82.05%). The academic failure (41.02%) was the main reason for committing suicide. Previous suicidal attempt was seen in 7.69% of the cases. Majority of the children committed suicide at home(95%).

Keywords

Suicidal Deaths, Children, Pattern, Hanging

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