| Autor: |
Kumar, Ravindra, Nayak, Gajanan H., Biradar, Sunilkumar, Sudhan, Madhu, Karlawad, Mahalaxmi, Selvan, Muthamizh |
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Medico-Legal Update; Jul-Dec2018, Vol. 18 Issue 2, p123-127, 5p |
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The present study evaluated the trends of deaths due to Poisoning in northern Karnataka region for a period of one year, from January 2014 - December 2014 in the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at Karnataka Institute of Medical sciences, Hubballi, Karnataka. There were a total of 179 cases died due to Poisoning with males (66.5%) and females (33.5%). The highest incidence (56.4%) was seen in victims aged between 21-40 years. 78.2 % were from rural origin and most of the victims were literates and completed High school (41.9%). Majority of victims (59.2%) belonged to upper lower (class IV) socioeconomic class and majority of the victims were agriculture (47.2%) by occupation. Most common type of poison consumed or used was Organophosphorus compound (78.2%), followed by carbamates (6.1%) and Organochlorines (3.4%). suicidal poisoning (95.5%) was most common among the victims. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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