Citation

Dash JK, Mohanty S, Sahu G, Patnaik M. Int. J. Med. Toxicol. Legal Med. 2005; 7(2): 18-21.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, India Medico Legal Society)

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Abstract

Worldwide scenario suggests a rising trend in suicides showing vast gender differences. The purpose of the study was to identify the risk groups among wales. 150 total wale victims of suicide studied. Information was obtained by interviewing the accompanying persons, autopsy findings and perusal of hospital records. The peak age of male suicide was in the 3rd decade. Poisoning (33.3%) and hanging (32%) constituted the two major methods. Majority of the victims were Hindu by religion (93%), mentally sound, married and were of rural origin. Victims were mostly drawn from low socio-economic status (53.3%). Less educated followed by higher educated once were usually the victims. Suicidal note was detected in about 10% of the cases. Suicidal tendency and alcohol intake could be encountered in 11% and 41.4% cases respectively. Outdoor incidence (53%), rainy season (41%) and nocturnal incidence (51%) were more common. Unskilled workers and business group of males were equally affected and mostly the sufferers. Financial burden (69%) was the principal reason behind the crime.

Language: en

Keywords

Suicide; Autopsy; Financial burden; Male victims