1Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad
2Professor and HOD, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi
3Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi
4Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Vinay Bannur Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad-415110 Email: vincyman.u7@gmail.com
Online published on 28 February, 2019.
Poisons are responsible for more than 3 million cases worldwide annually, India being among the highest contributor. Thus, this study identifies burden of poisoning cases at regional level and helps formulate preventive measures.
Prospective, hospital based cross sectional study conducted at KLE's Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, with autopsy unit, Belagavi-for 1 year. Data collected using pretested proforma and analyzed.
Total 306 poisoning cases, out of which, 35 cases (11.4%) expired. Highest being pesticide poisoning-150 cases (49%) and 20 deaths (57.2%). Age group 21–30 years was most commonly involved. Male: female ratio-1.51: 1 for total cases and 1.69: 1 for total deaths. Most cases and deaths were suicidal-67.1% and 80% respectively, common cause being alleged family problems (34.1%). Majority cases were farmers (24.8%). Mortality high in cases coming within 5 hours (19.3%). Majority cases belonged to grade 1 (36.3%) Poison severity score.
Poison management centres should be started at rural places, proper education and mental strength should be imparted to the population to curb intentional cases.
Poison, Poison Severity Score, Pesticide poisoning, Belagavi
