An Evaluation of the Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown on Hanging Cases

Abstract

Objective: To investigate whether the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) lockdown influenced the rate of hanging in all age groups. To identify the prognosis, risk factors, and injury patterns of hanging cases. To compare the difference between rates of survival and fatal hanging cases. Materials and Methods:A retrospective patient review was carried out. This study was conducted in the Emergency Department