Study of socio-epidemiological factors influencing poisoning
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Forensic Medicine - Year 2019, Vol 9, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: The incidence of poisoning is increasing day by day because of its low cost,easy availability without any check on their sales and irregularity in distribution. Patients’ socio-economic status and generally their life-style also seem to be an important factor. Aim: To evaluate the socio-epidemiological factors influencing the poisoning. Material and Methods: In this retrospective study of 433poisoning victims whose autopsy was done were evaluated for factors predisposing to poisoning. The detailed history regarding the poisonous cases was obtained from the inquest from the relevant investigating officer, relative of the deceased and hospital records. Results: Majority of the people who died of poisoning belonged to the age group 21 to 40(27.48%), mostly males(66.74%). Poisoning was more rampant among married individuals(64.90%).A vast majority of cases belonged to a low (81.29%) socioeconomic status. Most of the cases were suicidal(94.46%) with organophosphorus agents. Conclusion: Poisoning is more common through self-poisoning in male, married individuals, literate people and those with a poor socio-economic status. To reduce the incidence, proper counselling of the risky population is necessary.
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Karthick Ramasamy, Gokularamanan Kandasamy
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