The study was aimed to generate a baseline data on the epidemiological factors contributing to the incidence and mortality due to Aluminium Phosphide poisoning, so as to highlight the problem which required planned and concentrated effort in dealing with it on a broader horizon. Since prevention is the only logical approach there is an urgent need to take appropriate steps to prevent loss of lives. The analysis of data revealed that 100 cases of Aluminium Phosphide poisoning brought to the mortuary of SMT NHLMMC, Ahmadabad for medico legal autopsy during five years period 1995 to 1999. The age group ranged between 10–70 years with maximum incidences between 21–30 years and males outnumbering females. The main mode of poisoning was suicidal. The use of Aluminium Phosphide poisoning for suicidal purpose has markedly increased during the last decade. The incidences of poisoning were 12.65% of total post mortem in the hospital.
Aluminium Phosphide, Poisoning and Insecticides
