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Sengupta D, Saha S, Bharatee P, Prasad R. Indian J. Forensic Med. Toxicol. 2020; 14(4): 167-172. |
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(Copyright © 2020, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences. Deptartment of Forensic Medicine) |
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Abstract |
Lockdowns and quarantines were set up in various countries around the world to combat the Corona virus pandemic. The pandemic has its mental health consequences which have been aggravated by the lockdown measures. The resulting psychological distress and depression has ultimately led to suicides. This study explores the trends of suicide in the month of the lockdown and compared it with those to the prior months. The study was conducted between 25th January 2020 to 24th April 2020 and March 25th 2019 to April 24th 2019 at Cooch Behar Government Medical College and Hospital, Cooch Behar. 52.1% cases of suicide were recorded in the month of lockdown which increased from 34.1% in February 2020 and 43.1% in March 2020. Most cases of suicide in the period of lockdown were in the second and third decade of life with a male predominance. For the period of lockdown, housewives, businessmen and labourers were found out to be the vulnerable population. A social and public health response in addition to a mental health response is crucial to prevent suicidal behaviour in lockdown period. © 2020, Institute of Medico-Legal Publications. All rights reserved. Language: en |
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Keywords |
adolescent; adult; human; mental health; child; female; male; injury; aged; incidence; autopsy; depression; climate change; pandemic; cause of death; suicide attempt; hanging; comparative study; major clinical study; seasonal variation; behavior; distress syndrome; school child; age distribution; middle aged; poison; accidental death; analytic method; worker; Article; observational study; descriptive research; trend study; self immolation; Economic recession; young adult; housewife; tertiary care center; preliminary data; coronavirus disease 2019; Lockdown; quarantine; lockdown; COVID-19 mental health; COVID-19 suicide |