Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Asphyxial deaths are one of the most common autopsy cases. Hanging is the most common method of asphyxial death. Hanging cases can involve both suicides and homicides and therefore are of paramount Medico legal Importance. The objective of this study was to analyze the patient demographics in hanging cases encountered in the geographical area of Hyderabad city. This was a prospective observational study conducted at Osmania General Hospital. After obtaining consent a demographic history was obtained from the relatives and analyzed. Data was collected in MS Excel and presented as numbers and percentages in the form of tables and graphs. Male cases accounted for 71% of the total cases whereas the female cases accounted for 29% of the total cases. Male predominance was noticed in the study. Most prone age group was 21‐30 years followed by age groups 31‐40 years and 10‐20 years. The demographic profile obtained will be helpful for healthcare professionals, governmental agencies and NGO’s in devising and implementing suicide prevention strategies.
How to cite this article:
P. Vijay Sager, Bandi Sreeramulu and Mohammed Taquiddin Khan. Analysis of Hanging Deaths in Hyderabad.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.254.256
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.254.256