1Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal, Telangana
2Professor and HOD, Department of Forensic Medicine, Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal, Telangana
Organophosphorous compounds are extensively used as pesticides in agriculture in India. Organophosphorus and aluminum phosphide are the commonest cause of suicidal poisoning in India. Poisoning both accidental and intentional is significant contributor to mortality and morbidity throughout the world
To assess the epidemiological profile of organophosphorus pesticide poisoning cases at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital of Warangal District, Telangana.
Two hundred and five (n=205) patients with organophosphorus poisoning admitted to MGM Hospital, Warangal were included to this study. History of ingestion, clinical signs & symptoms and survival time in case of death were recorded to diagnose the OP poisoning.
Out of 205 OP cases, 46.13% of OP patients were aged between 16–30 years, followed by 31–45 years (32.68%) Based on different OP pesticides, Methyl Parathion showed highest consumption (54.67%) among patients. Majority of the admitted cases were of suicidal and women were the main sufferer.
Suicide by agrochemical compounds are increasing day by day in this country. Illiteracy is a major problem to deal with the situation. Proper emphasis should also be given for safe use of pesticides to avoid accidental poisoning.
Organophosphorus, Poisoning, Suicide
