Plant poisonings – a problem extending the scope of ethnopharmacology

Kawohl, Wolfram; Habermeyer, Elmar

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2005.06.010

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“…[90] It is however, interesting to note that the increased accessibility to plant poisons over the internet has led to reports of their use in other parts of the world as well. [9192] The use of aluminium phosphide, a fumigant used to protect grain stores, is associated with a case fatality of >70% and is a particular feature of self-poisoning in northern India. [93]…”

Section: Epidemiologymentioning

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Suicide: An Indian perspective

Radhakrishnan

Andrade

2012

Indian J Psychiatry

210

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Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young adults worldwide. There is a growing recognition that prevention strategies need to be tailored to the region-specific demographics of a country and to be implemented in a culturally-sensitive manner. This review explores the historical, epidemiological and demographic factors of suicide in India and examines the strategies aimed at the prevention of suicide. There has been an increase in the rates of suicide in India over the years, although trends of both increases and decline in suicide rates have been present. Distinct from global demographic risk factors, In India, marital status is not necessarily protective and the female: male ratio in the rate of suicide is higher. The motives and modes of suicide are also distinct from western countries. Preventive strategies implemented at a community level and identifying vulnerable individuals maybe more effective than global strategies.

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Section: Epidemiologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Suicide: An Indian perspective

Radhakrishnan

Andrade

2012

Indian J Psychiatry

210

167

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“…34,35 The use of organophosphorus pesticide and plant poisons for attempting suicide is very common in India. 36,37 This can be explained by the fact that India is predominantly agricultural economy and easy accessibility of pesticides at home. However, in contrast firearms are the most common mode of attempting suicide in western countries.…”

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confidence: 99%

Clinical Correlates of Patients Attempting Suicide in North India: A Hospital based Retrospective Study.

Pathak¹,

Mishra²

2019

IJCMR

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Introuduction: Suicide has become one of major challenging health problem in developing country like India. It is one of the leading causes of mortality in young adults. There is complex interplay of multiple factors influencing the outcome of suicide. Additionally, there is significant variability in prevalence and pattern of suicide attempts across different parts of India. Study aimed to assess the sociodemographic and clinical profile of patients attempting suicide.

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