Title

A Profile of Suicidal Deaths- A Prospective Study.

Authors

Mahadev E Bansude, M N Nomani, Rahul B Umbare, C R Dode.

 Abstract

Suicide is the common problem in India as well as in world. There are various methods to commit suicide. According to figures given by NCRB, in 2014 the suicide rate in India was 10.6/1 lakh population. Investigation of death is a feature of modern day’s civilized system of society. Autopsy remains the most appropriate medical tool of investigation. The present study was undertaken to estimate the profile of suicidal deaths in respect with age, sex, marital status and socioeconomic status of the deceased. The study was conducted to find out the causative factors of suicidal deaths and to suggest the measure to prevent these deaths. It is observed that the most common age vulnerable to suicidal death is 21-30 years (41.58%), majority of cases 315(56.45%) of Suicidal deaths were Male, Victim with Low Socioeconomic Status is more vulnerable to suicide compared to high, It is also a significant finding that, the married persons living in joint family are less prone for suicide. Burn 127(22.55%) is most common method to commit suicide in female. In males, poisoning 183 (32.5%) is most common method to commit suicide. Most common cause of suicide is marital dispute 231 (41.03%) followed by illicit relations 119 (21.14%). To prevent these deaths certain suggestions are concluded.

 Keywords

Suicide, Autopsy, Occupation, Causes, Marital dispute.

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