Citation

Katageri S. Journal of South India Medicolegal Association 2012; 4(2): 65-67.

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(Copyright © 2012)

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Abstract

Suicide is a tragic incident for the family and the society. The rate of suicide is increasing alarmingly particularly among adolescents and young adults. An autopsy study of suicides among adolescents and young adults was conducted in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Victoria Hospital, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore from January 2008 to June 2009. Out of 5448 autopsies conducted, 266 cases belonged to suicidal victims aged between 15-24 years. Majority of the victims were females belonging to urban area and were unmarried. Majority of them were students, employees and house wives. Hanging was the commonest method used to commit suicide, followed by poisoning, burns and drowning. Family conflict was the main reason for committing suicide. © 2012 South India Medico-Legal Association.

Language: en

Keywords

Adolescent; Suicide; Hanging; Poisoning; Burns; Young adult