files/journal/2022-09-03_18-51-40-000000_599.png

Research Journal of Medical Sciences

ISSN: Online 1993-6095
ISSN: Print 1815-9346
About US
Editors
Issues
Pages
Indexed in
174
Views
14
Downloads

Epidemiological and Forensic Analysis of Hanging Cases in Kamrup, Assam: A Retrospective Study

Priyadarshini Thingujam Chanu, Partha Pratim Das, Bhumija Khakhlary, Rajappan Bejoys, Rishav Rittam Sarmah, Pinki Pratim Das and Kumar Pinku Pratim
Page: 839-843 | Received 15 Oct 2024, Published online: 30 Dec 2024

Download Citation
https://doi.org/makrjms.2024.12.839.843

Full Text Reference XML File PDF File

Abstract

Hanging is one of the most prevalent methods of suicide globally, particular lyinlow and middle‐income countries due to its accessibility, lethality and minimal requirement for preparation. Psychiatric illnesses, financials tress and inter personal conflicts emerged as prominent contributing factors.This retrospective study analyzes 200 hanging cases from Kamrup, Assam, brought formed ico‐legal autopsy to the Department of Forensic Medicine, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). Identify high‐risk groups, assess forensic consistency, and inform suicide prevention strategies in Assam.We examined 200 cases of hanging, collected data and statistically analysed them according to variables alike age distribution, sex distribution, domicile distribution, cause of death, and internal findings to elucidate patterns of suicidal hanging. Males predominated (75.5%), with a mean age of 34.3 years. Asphyxia Was The Primary Cause Of Death (94.5%), supported by universal brain and lung congestion. Urban and rural areas showed balanced prevalence (50.0%vs. 48.6%). Findings highlight the need for targeted mental health interventions for young adult males and adolescents, standardized for ensicreporting, and environmental control storeduce ligature point access.

How to cite this article:

Priyadarshini Thingujam Chanu, Partha Pratim Das, Bhumija Khakhlary, Rajappan Bejoys, Rishav Rittam Sarmah, Pinki Pratim Das and Kumar Pinku Pratim. Epidemiological and Forensic Analysis of Hanging Cases in Kamrup, Assam: A Retrospective Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/makrjms.2024.12.839.843
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/makrjms.2024.12.839.843