Dept. of Forensic Medicine, B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This study highlights the pattern of poisoning in and around Ahmedabad city of Gujarat State by analyzing 5296 autopsies done at the mortuary of Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad during the period 2002-2003, of which 410 were cases of poisoning. Most of these poisoning deaths were suicidal in nature. The incidence, manner, distribution in relation to age and sex, etc., are discussed in detail, and relevant conclusions drawn.
