Gender differences in the pattern of organophosphorus poisoning in a Tribal distict of Andhra Pradesh

Gender differences in the pattern of organophosphorus poisoning in a tribal distict of andhra pradesh *Msm bashir, ** a khade, *** s bhagat, **** m irfanuddin

Retrospective study for gender differences in the pattern of organophosphorus (OP) poisoning in Adilabad, a tribal district of Andhra Pradesh was carried out to know the present status.

Data was collected from the records of OP poisoning patients admitted in RIMS Adilabad, a government medical college, for the period of 1^st May 2005 to 30^th April 2010. Gender differences were seen for death, hospital stay, time of consumption and age.

70% males and 30% females were involved with peak cases during 2009–10. Death rate was 16 to 20% in male with majority of cases during monsoon season while in female it was less than 15% without seasonal variations. Mean hospital stay was almost similar in both genders. Time of consumption was evening and night hours in male and afternoon in female. Male from 3^rd decade onwards and female in their 2^nd and 3^rd decade were commonly involved.

Better policies to reduce the impact of monsoon failure and overall development of female are needed.