A retrospective study of 5 years: organ phosphorous poisoning in Ahmedabad.

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dc.contributor.authorZariwala, R C
dc.contributor.authorBhise, R S
dc.contributor.authorPatel, D S
dc.contributor.authorSolanki, A M
dc.contributor.authorBhatt, R J
dc.date.accessioned2011-08-30T04:40:44Z
dc.date.available2011-08-30T04:40:44Z
dc.date.issued2010-07
dc.description.abstractPoisons are known to mankind since time immemorial. Of the various substances used for suicide in India, Organ phosphorous compounds form a significant group as observed by much workers. The study was aimed to generate a baseline data on the epidemiological factors contributing to the incidence and mortality due to O.P. Poisoning. So as to highlight the problem this requires planned and concentrated effort in dealing with it on a broader horizon. Since prevention is the only logical approach there is an urgent need to take appropriate steps to prevent loss of lives. The analysis of the data revealed that 65 cases of O.P. poisoning brought to the mortuary of Smt. NHL MMC, Ahmedabad for medico-legal autopsy, during 5 years period i.e. 1995 to 1999.The age group ranged between10 years to 40 years and above, with maximum incidence between 21–30 years and males outnumbering females. The main mode of poisoning was suicidal by ingestion.en_US
dc.identifier.citationZariwala R C, Bhise R S, Patel D S, Solanki A M, Bhatt R J. A retrospective study of 5 years: organ phosphorous poisoning in Ahmedabad. Indian Journal of Applied-Basic Medical Sciences. 2010 Jul; 12b(15): 18-22en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/134501
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.source.urihttps://indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijabms&volume=12b&issue=15&article=003en_US
dc.subjectOrgan Phosphorousen_US
dc.subjectPoisoning and Insecticidesen_US
dc.subject.meshCohort Studies
dc.subject.meshHumans
dc.subject.meshIndia --epidemiology
dc.subject.meshInsecticides --poisoning
dc.subject.meshInsecticides --toxicity
dc.subject.meshOrganophosphorus Compounds --toxicity
dc.subject.meshOrganophosphate Poisoning
dc.subject.meshPoisoning
dc.titleA retrospective study of 5 years: organ phosphorous poisoning in Ahmedabad.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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