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Intent of Ingestion of Poisonous Substances in India


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History: The abuse of poisonous material is noted since long time. Objective: to analysis the intention behind abuse of various compound in the community.
Material and methods: The study was carried out in a tertiary care hospital. 291 cases of both sexes and 11 and above years of age of poisoning who were brought to hospital for treatment taken as sample.
Variables: suicidal, accidental etc.
Statistical analysis: were expressed in simple terms of proportion
Findings: Most common intent of poisoning was noted suicidal followed by accidental. There were 12.72 % cases who didn't disclose the intention behind the ingestion of poison

Keywords

Suicidal, Accidental
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Authors

K. Thakur Amit
Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar), India
A. Sahu
Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar), India
John Masih
Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar), India

Abstract


History: The abuse of poisonous material is noted since long time. Objective: to analysis the intention behind abuse of various compound in the community.
Material and methods: The study was carried out in a tertiary care hospital. 291 cases of both sexes and 11 and above years of age of poisoning who were brought to hospital for treatment taken as sample.
Variables: suicidal, accidental etc.
Statistical analysis: were expressed in simple terms of proportion
Findings: Most common intent of poisoning was noted suicidal followed by accidental. There were 12.72 % cases who didn't disclose the intention behind the ingestion of poison

Keywords


Suicidal, Accidental

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