@article{ref1,
title="A retrospective analysis of poisoning cases brought for postmortem examination at mortuary of r.C.s.m govertment medical college kolhapur",
journal="Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology",
year="2018",
author="Jagtap, N.S. and Thube, H.R. and Pawale, D.A.",
volume="12",
number="3",
pages="6-10",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Poisoning is a major health problem in developing countries like India. Recently, it is increased due to the frequent use of pesticides in agriculture and exposure to hazardous chemical compounds as a result of rapid industrialization. <br><br>AIM: Aim of this study was to determine the various parameters of poisoning such as mode and type of poisoning, relation to age & sex, occupation, marital status, vulnerable age group, and to find out the most common type of poison used in the Kolhapur region. Materials and Method: The present study was conducted retrospectively during January 2016 to December 2016, which included 252 cases of death due to poisoning brought for post-mortem examination at mortuary of RCSM Medical College & CPR Hospital Kolhapur. <br><br>RESULTS: Out of 1560 post mortem examinations done during the study period, 252 (16.15%) cases were that of poisoning. We observed that majority victims were male from rural area. Peak incidence was observed in the age group of 21-30 years. Majority of deaths were suicidal, followed by accidental however few homicidal poisoning were detected. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Organ phosphorus insecticide was the prime culprit among all poisons. Trends of this region were revealed and attempt was made to compare with previous studies. © 2018, Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. All rights reserved.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0973-9122",
doi="10.5958/0973-9130.2018.00121.4",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/0973-9130.2018.00121.4"
}