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Citation

Imtiaz F, Ali M, Ali L. Emerg. Med. (Los Angel.) 2016; 5(3): e1000247.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, The author(s), Publisher OMICS Publishing Group)

DOI

10.4172/2165-7548.1000247

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of suicide in local population of Karachi due to chemical poisoning.

Study Design: A retrospective study.

Methodology: The study was conducted during the year 2011. The total no of 11925 cases were studied from the record provided by police surgeon office Karachi. A questionnaire was filled which comprises of bio data and details of suicide agent used.

Results: The prevalence of suicide by chemical poisoning in the sample population of Karachi was calculated as 11 in 10,000 among them 66% females and 34% were males. The ages range from 14 to 22 years. The most common chemical used for suicide was typhone a insecticide (40%) followed by kerosene oil (23%). Finis (insecticide) (22%) and a group comprises of different chemical agents (15%). The treatment outcome showed survival of 82% of cases while 18% died.

Conclusion: The prevalence of suicide attempt was 11in 10,000 in the population of Karachi, Pakistan. The most commonly used chemical for this purpose are insecticide (typhone, finis) and kerosene oil.


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