Epidemiological Evaluation of Suicidal Deaths due to Organophosphorus Compound Poisoning
Md Fahmidur Rahman,
Md Shamsul Islam,
N M Minhaz Uddin
et al.
Abstract:Background: One of the most widespread suicide methods, especially emerging in developing countries like Bangladesh, is poisoning. Organophosphorus compound (OPC) is a common chemical used for self-poisoning that is also inexpensive and easily accessible.
Objectives: To evaluate the demography of suicidal deaths due to OPC poisoning.
Methods: This was a retrospective study with the departmental records of autopsy among deaths due to OPC poisoning. The study was carried out to ascertain the epidemiological eval… Show more
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