Citation

Ravikumar R, Yogesh G. J. Forensic Med. Sci. Law 2019; 28(2): 49-51.

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(Copyright © 2019, Medicolegal Association of Maharashtra)

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Abstract

Suicide is a complex personal and sociological phenomenon. India accounts for a growing share of the world's suicides. The suicide rates for men and women in India were much higher than the global averages. For both sexes in India, suicide was the leading cause of death among those aged 15-39 in 2016, while globally it was the third most common cause of death for this age group. The reasons for the suicide include lack of employment, poverty, high degree of stress in academic, financial and social reasons. The methods used depends on varies from hanging, poisoning, fall from height, firearms etc. here is a case, we aimed to present a veterinary physician, who had attempted suicide by Xylazine and Ketamine injections. With this case we wanted to present in detail about the Xylazine and Ketamine fatalities and forensic implications and current scenarios regarding suicidal deaths. © 2019, Medicolegal Association of Maharashtra. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Suicides; Suicide prevention; Ketamine intoxication; Occupational access; Xylazine intoxication