Profile of poisoning cases autopsied at district Government hospital, davangere

Deaths due to poisoning are on the rise today. Early and effective treatment will hold the key for survival. Males (70.19%) were more commonly involved as compared to females (29.81%). Maximum number of victims (37.74%) were in the age group of 21–30 years, from rural area (56.23%) and 66.03% were married. Organo-phosphorous poisoning (63.77) was most commonly consumed by the victims and 69.43% were suicidal poisoning. Detection of type of poison and commonly used poisons by the victims will help to effectively treat and reduce the mortality due to poison.