IP International Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicological Sciences
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-9844
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IP International Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicological Sciences (IJFMTS) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2016 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be more...Original Article
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Volume : 5, Issue : 2, Year : 2020
Article Page : 52-56
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijfmts.2020.013
Abstract
Introduction: Violent deaths resulting from asphyxia chiefly includes Hanging. Hanging may be suicidal, homicidal or accidental in nature. Suicide by hanging is commonest, accidental hanging is less common and homicidal hanging is still less common.
Aims & Objectives: The study was aimed towards analysing socio- demographic pattern, causes & precipitating factors for committing suicide by hanging in this region.
Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted at mortuary of SRTR Government Medical College, Ambajogai, Dist. Beed, Maharashtra, India, during the period 01 January 2018 to 31 December 2018 on alleged history of hanging cases brought for post mortem examination and where the cause of death was attributed to hanging. Data was collected with help of inquest, external and internal examination etc. Results were obtained after tabulating and analysing data.
Results: Total 59 cases were studied during the study period and shows male preponderance (71.18%). Majority of male (10 cases ie..23.80%) were in the age group of 51-60 years where as females were (11 cases ie. 64.70%) in the age group of 21-30 years. Out of 59 cases, 14 (23.72%) were farmers. Pre-disposing factor was Alcohol consumption in 09 (15.25 %) cases. Psychological problems were the reason for suicide in 05 (08.47%) cases. In relation to seasonal variation we noted that, maximum number of suicide by hanging in males and females were reported in the month of June 11 (18.64). Other details explained subsequently.
Conclusion: Hanging as a method of suicide is difficult to prevent but cautious screening of susceptible persons, careful watch and monitoring their behaviour and counselling can reduce suicide.
Keywords: Suicide, Asphyxia, Hanging, Socio-demographic, Farmer.
How to cite : Pawar V G, Karad V S, Kachare R V, Waghmare S S, Socio-demographic Profile of Hanging Cases in Rural region of Maharashtra: An Autopsy based Retrospective Study. IP Int J Forensic Med Toxicol Sci 2020;5(2):52-56
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