1Senior Demonstrator, Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, M.P.
2Assoc. Prof, Dept. of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, KLE University, Belgaum, Karnataka
3Assoc. Prof, Dept. of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, KLE University, Belgaum, Karnataka
*Corresponding Author: E-mail: preetigs@yahoo.co.in
Online published on 14 September, 2015.
Acute poisoning is an imperative medical emergency moreover one of the leading causes of death. It affects uniformly all countries, religions, communities moreover all ages and income groups. The aim of the study was to find the commonest age group among male victims and choice of poisoning in North Karnataka. This study was accomplished at KLE University's J. N. Medical College, Poison Detection Center, Belgaum, North Karnataka, during the period of 29 September 2008 to 28 February 2013. Total 682 cases of poisoning were registered in our study period. All the poisoning cases were screened and investigated. The commonest age group affected among males was between 21 to 30 years. This study serves as pilot project for more detailed retrospective and prospective studies in the future. Organophosphorus compounds were the most generally abused essence.
Bromodilone, Male, North Karnataka, Organophosphorus, Poisoning
