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Para-suicide by Self-Poisoning: Profile of Toxic Agents Used in Aligarh District of India.

Para-suicide by Self-Poisoning: Profile of Toxic Agents Used in Aligarh District of India.

Authors :
Ahmad, Faiz
Ali, Kashif
Source :
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology; Jul-Sep2024, Vol. 18 Issue 3, p66-72, 7p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Background: Para-suicide by self-poisoning is a major public health concern throughout the world, especially in developing countries. It is a cause of considerable morbidity and mortality as well as consuming scarce medical resources which would have been used otherwise. The survival of such patients to a considerable extent depends on the competence of the attending doctors, nature of toxic agent consumed and the availability of specific antidote. Objective: The sole purpose of this study is to provide proper knowledge and awareness of health professionals on the common toxic agents used for self-poisoning. Material and methods: This prospective study was conducted by identifying and reviewing all self-poisoning cases that were presented at the emergency department of JNMCH, A.M.U Aligarh, over a span of 2 years. A total of 375 cases of self-poisoning were entered into the emergency department register, but only 315 files were considered for this study. Results: In this study majority patients belong to 15-24 years' age group i.e. 153(48.57%) with male dominance. The most ingested substance for non-fatal self-poisoning was a pharmaceutical drug 71(22.54%) followed by agrochemicals like rat poison 60 (19.05%), Aluminium phosphide 46(14.60%) and organophosphate 33(10.48%). There were significant (p<0.01) gender differences noted in type of substance used. Conclusion: Accessibility has been noted as a factor affecting the choice of drug used. Implementing the pesticide act strictly will allow the government to have control over the production, sale, distribution, storage, and use of pesticides. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09739122
Volume :
18
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178581131
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.37506/xkg8c383