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Citation

Zhao H, Dong LM, Sun LJ, Deng DY, He M. Fa Yi Xue Za Zhi 2014; 30(6): 456-459.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Si fa bu Si fa jian ding ke xue ji shu yan jiu suo)

DOI

10.3969/j.issn.1004-5619.2014.06.013

PMID

25816579

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the features of drowning victims with psychiatric disorders to support further investigation on such cases.

METHODS: One hundred and five archives of drowning victims with psychiatric disorders from January 2010 to June 2014 in Harbor Public Security Subbureau, Shanghai Public Security Bureau were reviewed. The decedents' general information, autopsy findings, case investigation data and disease histories were statistically analyzed.

RESULTS: Of the 105 cases, 104 were suicides. Most decedents were poorly educated. Most suicides occurred in warm climate, and the corpses were usually found within 2 days. Most decedents had no suicide history and notes, but had abnormal mental or behavior changes before suicide. Depression, depression status and schizophrenia were the main types of psychiatric disorders, and only 9 decedents had received regular therapies before their deaths.

CONCLUSION: Mental disorder is a high risk factor in the drowning victims. Guardians should be aware of psychotic abnormal behaviors, especially during warm climate seasons.


Language: zh

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