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P.C. Sahoo1, Karma Mingur Diki Bhutia2, Ashim Mishra3
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A Four Years’ Retrospective Study of Poisoning Cases in Southern India P.C. Sahoo1, Karma Mingur Diki Bhutia2, Ashim Mishra3
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10325

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Objective: To study the pattern of poisoning in Visakhapatnam and its demographic correlates. Materials & method: The study was retrospectively conducted in all poisoning cases admitted in Casualty department of Anil Neerukonda Hospital, Visakhapatnam and carried out during the period of 1st Jan 2014 to 31st Dec 2017. Results: Majority (47.37%) of the subjects were between the ages of 20-29years with slight preponderance towards female (52.63%) as compared to male (47.37%). Most of the cases belonged to lower socioeconomic status (94.74%). Place of occurrence was most commonly within the house (85.97%) & it was predominantly observed during winter season. Aluminum phosphide (21.05%) was the most commonly abused substance followed by Organophosphate compounds (14.04%). Conclusion: The government should take legislative steps to curb down the menace of poison in the hands of the vulnerable people in the society primarily focusing on developing the poisons with less toxicity or non-toxic to humans.
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