Citation

Bassam EM, Bassam M, Claous B. Syrian J. Forensic Med. Crim. Sci. 2002; (6): 16-24.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Syrian Society of Forensic Medicine)

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Abstract

This paper displays the suicide modalities for autopsy cases examined in the Forensic Medicine Institute [F.M.I] in Hamburg, in the period between January 1, 1996 and December 31, 1999. The aim of the study was to have special view about suicide in Hamburg. These cases were divided to male: female and classified according to sex, age groups and monthly distribution. Out of 241 cases [163 males, 78 females], 18,68% were because of hanging, 15,77% jumping, 13,28% tablet intoxication, and 12,03%firearms. Most suicide cases were in the ages [31-40] for male, [41-50] for women. Out of 32 cases because of tablet suicide, 29,55% and 20,64% were because of anti-depressants, benzodiazepines respectively. So, we need other studies about women suicide and attempting suicide in all ages to have an overview about this problem

Language: ar