Citation

Pandit A. Biol. Rhythm Res. 2004; 35(3): 229-233.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/09291010412331335779

PMID

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Abstract

Daily rhythms are described in almost every variable that can be measured, including suicide rate. The present study aims to find if circadian rhythm exist in suicidal poisoning and completed suicide due to poisoning in central Nepal. The study included all the attempted suicide cases admitted in Patan Hospital and all the completed suicide cases by poisoning reported to Kathmandu District Police during March 2002 to April 2003. The time was grouped into 24 increments of 1 hour. The data were analysed by Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and cosinor analysis. The circadian rhythm of attempted suicide by deliberate self poisoning exhibits a peak at 18:00 h, whereas no circadian rhythm is seen in completed suicides by poisoning although it is bimodal in distribution (6:00-12:00 and 15:00-20:00) with peaks at 7:00 and 18:00 h.

Language: en

Keywords

human; suicide; Suicide; suicide attempt; Completed suicide; Attempted suicide; circadian rhythm; article; self poisoning; Nepal; Circadian rhythm; Cosinor analysis; Daily rhythm