Citation

Kokatanur CM, Havanur B, Devadass PK. Med. Legal Update 2016; 16(1): 207-210.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, R.K. Sharma and Institute of Medico-Legal Publications)

DOI

10.5958/0974-1283.2016.00046.3

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Hanging is that form of asphyxia, which is caused by partial or complete suspension of the body by a ligature around the neck, the constricting force being the weight of the body.

AIM OF THE STUDY: The purpose of the study is to know the socio-demographic profile of cases of hanging.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross sectional study of a total of 105 cases of hanging was conducted in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Victoria Hospital over a period of 20 months from November 2009 to June 2011. The data was collected from the information furnished by deceased relatives and police and post mortem examination and analysed with Microsoft excel and presented as descriptive statistics.

RESULTS: Age group of 20-29 years (53.33%) were most vulnerable to commit suicide by hanging followed by 30-39 years (20.95%) with male: female ratio 3:2. Majority of the people (89%) committed suicide at their residence.

CONCLUSION:-Young male of age group 20-29 years who belonged to Hindu religion committed suicide by hanging commonly at their residence. © 2016, World Informations Syndicate. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; suicide; Suicide; Hanging; Autopsy; female; male; autopsy; forensic medicine; hanging; groups by age; cross-sectional study; educational status; Hinduism; Article