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- Trends of Suicidal Poisoning in Ahmadabad - A Retrospective Study
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1 Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, AMC MET Medical College, Ahmadabad, IN
2 Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmadabad, IN
1 Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, AMC MET Medical College, Ahmadabad, IN
2 Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmadabad, IN
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 7, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 82-86Abstract
The suicide rate in India is 10.3. In the last three decades, the suicide rate has increased by 43% but the male female ratio has been stable at 1.4: 1. Majority (71%) of suicide in India are by persons below the age of 44 years which imposes a huge social, emotional and economic burden. Several studies reveal that suicidal behaviours are much more prevalent than what is officially reported. (1) Poisoning, hanging and self immolation (particularly women) were the methods to commit suicide. Physical and mental illness, disturbed interpersonal relationships and economic difficulties were the major reasons for suicide. The vulnerable population was found to be women, students, farmers etc. A social and public health response in addition to a mental health response is crucial to prevent suicidal behaviour in India. The present study was undertaken in the department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology of smt NHL MMC at Ahmadabad (Gujarat) to know the pattern of Suicidal poisoning. Total 130 cases of death due to Suicidal poisoning were selected for this Retrospective study, which were brought to us for postmortem examination during the span of two year (From May 2007 to April 2009). Our study revealed that most of the victims of fatal poisoning were Hindus, married males of middle socioeconomic status who died due to self ingestion of some poison.Keywords
Autopsy, Suicide, Poisoning, Toxic Substances
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- Study of Patterns of Homicidal Death during Post Mortem Examination Conducted in V.S. General Hospital
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Uttamkumar M. Solanki
1,
Kamesh A. Modi
1,
Gaurang N. Algotar
1,
Reekee N. Patel
1,
Utsav N. Parekh
1,
Digvijay R. Vaghela
1,
Pratik R. Patel
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1 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, Smt. N. H. L. Municipal Medical College, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad, IN
1 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, Smt. N. H. L. Municipal Medical College, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad, IN
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 7, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 172-175Abstract
Background: Homicide is killing of human being by another human being, which is one of the oldest crimes in human civilization. It started from the murder of Abel by the hands of Cane. Violence is a significant public health problem and homicide is severest form of violence, depriving a human being of his fundamental right to live. Homicide is prevalent widely almost all over the world. Nowadays, the increasing incidence of homicide is worldwide and it is manner of great concern.Methods: This study was conducted at Dept. Of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Smt. N. H. L. Municipal Medical College, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad. The present study was conducted over period of July 2009 to November 2011. Out of which 50 were considered as homicidal death after going through inquest papers and indoor case papers.
Results: Homicidal deaths constituted of 50/2639 (1.86%) all autopsies. Ratio of male to female victim was 1.94:1. Near half of victims were of age 21-40 years (48%). Head injury constituted the most common cause of death (34%) and near half of homicides (46%) caused by sharp and pointed weapons. The head, neck and face sustained the highest numbers of injuries 28 (56%) followed by thorax 12 (24%) and abdomen 10 (20%). Majority of cases were occurred during summer season (40%) very closely followed by winter (30%) and monsoon (30%). More than half (58%) of the cases occurred during night hours 15 (30%) and evening hours 14 (28%). 31 (62%) cases were with known motives among which personal dispute plays a major role.
Conclusion: In this study, young age victims constituted the dominant group. Sharp weapons were commonly employed in this region for homicide. Proper counselling for developing positive attitude and controlling the aggression in youth have to be promoted at large by the government.
Keywords
Death, Homicide, Post-mortemReferences
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- A Case Report: Sudden Death after Sever Exercise
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1 Department of Forensic Medicine, Smt NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, IN
1 Department of Forensic Medicine, Smt NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, IN
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 2, No 2 (2008), Pagination: 37Abstract
In majority of autopsied deceased of sudden natural death autopsy findings of cardiac disease has been observed as the major cause of death. Sudden cardiac death during or after sever exercise or physical activity, though rare, has drawn the attention. Such victims usually carry a previously diagnosed or undiagnosed cardiac dysfunction, abnormality or pathology which could be identified during autopsy.Keywords
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