@article{ref1,
title="Pattern of poisoning cases at a tertiary health care centre- A cross sectional study",
journal="Medico-legal update",
year="2019",
author="Bannur, V. and Jirli, P.S. and Honnungar, R.S. and Koulapur, V.V. and Pujar, S.S.",
volume="19",
number="1",
pages="124-129",
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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0971-720X",
doi="10.5958/0974-1283.2019.00025.2",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/0974-1283.2019.00025.2"
}