Citation

Bannur V, Jirli PS, Honnungar RS, Koulapur VV, Pujar SS. Med. Legal Update 2019; 19(1): 124-129.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, R.K. Sharma and Institute of Medico-Legal Publications)

DOI

10.5958/0974-1283.2019.00025.2

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Introduction and Objectives: Poisons are responsible for more than 3 million cases worldwide annually, India being among the highest contributor. Thus, this study identifies burden of poisoning cases at regional level and helps formulate preventive measures. Materials and Method: Prospective, hospital based cross sectional study conducted at KLE's Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, with autopsy unit, Belagavi-for 1 year. Data collected using pretested proforma and analyzed.

RESULTS: Total 306 poisoning cases, out of which, 35 cases (11.4%) expired. Highest being pesticide poisoning - 150 cases (49%) and 20 deaths (57.2%). Age group 21-30 years was most commonly involved. Male: female ratio-1.51: 1 for total cases and 1.69: 1 for total deaths. Most cases and deaths were suicidal-67.1% and 80% respectively, common cause being alleged family problems (34.1%). Majority cases were farmers (24.8%). Mortality high in cases coming within 5 hours (19.3%). Majority cases belonged to grade 1 (36.3%) Poison severity score.

CONCLUSION: Poison management centres should be started at rural places, proper education and mental strength should be imparted to the population to curb intentional cases. © 2019, World Informations Syndicate. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescent; adult; human; homicide; suicide; child; female; male; accident; alcohol; aged; incidence; autopsy; cause of death; mortality; Pesticide poisoning; intoxication; Poison; major clinical study; analgesic agent; sex ratio; drug intoxication; occupational toxicology; pesticide; medical literature; season; cyanide; domestic chemical; prospective study; winter; food poisoning; Article; hydrocarbon; heavy metal; industrial chemical; very elderly; tertiary care center; Poison Severity Score; Belagavi; environmental chemical