Study of autopsy based suicidal hanging

Talukder, Nirupama; Karim, Kh A; Chowdhury, Tarana; Habib, Ashan; Chowdhury, Azreen Momen; Perveen, Kawser

doi:10.3329/bjpp.v30i2.22677

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“…Regarding the degree of suspension, we found that majority of the victims were completely suspended (79.22%). This finding is in agreement with similar study observed by Ahmad M et al 14 and Talukder N et al 17 Ahmad M et al 14 found 97% victims were completely suspended and Talukder N et al 17 found that 90% hanging cases had complete suspension. In Post mortem report findings, our study found that majority of the ligature marks on neck was present above the thyroid cartilage 138(89.61%), over the thyroid cartilage 12(7.79%) and below the thyroid cartilage 04(2.60%).…”

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A Retrospective analysis of Suicidal Hanging in Dhaka Medical College

2022

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Background: Hanging is the most common and lethal method of suicide. Hanging occurs due to asphyxia and it produces painless death. Objective: The objective of this study was to find out the incidence of deaths due to hanging in Dhaka city in relation to frequency, sex, socio-demographic factors, probable causes of hanging, degree of suspension and findings of the level of ligature mark on neck. Materials and Methods: This descriptive type of cross sectional study was conducted in the department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology of Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka from January 2019 to January 2021. A total of 154 autopsies on hanging cases were done at DMC mortuary during the mentioned period. Data was collected from findings of the postmortem reports, inquest reports and challan. Results: Our study findings revealed that out of 154 cases, most affected age group for hanging was 21-30 years. Male victims 96(62.34 %) were predominant than the females 58 (37.66 %). Majority of the victims were Muslims 120 (77.92%), married 104 (67.53%). Most vulnerable groups were housewives 75(48.70%) and students 48 (31. 17%). Family disharmony with husband 49(31.82%) were one of the leading cause of deaths in married females. Majority of the victims were completely suspended 122(79.22%). Post mortem report revealed that ligature mark was found above the thyroid cartilage 138 (89.61%) in majority of the victims. Conclusion: Social awareness and effective counseling sessions can reduce the sufferings of the victims and deaths due to suicides in our society at large.

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A Retrospective analysis of Suicidal Hanging in Dhaka Medical College

2022

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“…20 Almost similar observations were made by a good number of authors. 12,13,18,19 In present study cyanosis of fingertips and nail beds of both hands was the commonest finding followed by pale, white, hard, and glistening subcutaneous tissue underneath the ligature mark and dribbling marks of saliva. These findings are the most important signs of asphyxia and are mentioned in every literature available.…”

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“…11,15 Most of the previous studies done in Bangladesh reported similar trend with a negligible exceptions in a few studies. [17][18][19][20] Majority of victims used dopatta (orna) followed by nylon rope, sari and electric wire. Ali et al reported that soft material like orna, saree, and cloth were the preferred material for hanging in their study followed by firm materials like rope.…”

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Suicidal Death due to Hanging

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Shafiuzzaman

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Delta Med Col J

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“…Still our economy is agricultural-based. Both hanging and poisoning are preferable to existing culture as well and insecticides are lethal, easily available, accessible, poor storage can be the causes for choosing (Feroz & et al, 2012, Ali & et al, 2014; Wu, Chen, & Yip, 2012; Talukder, Karim, Chowdhury, Habib, Chowdhury & Perveen, 2014). Regarding hanging Dopatta (orna) was the most common ligature material (Wu, Chen, & Yip, 2012; Talukder, Karim, Chowdhury, Habib, Chowdhury & Perveen, 2014); wherein report from another study rope was the most common ligature material in hanging (Hossain, Rahman & Akhter, 2011).…”

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“…However, the age's ranges from 10 to 78 years (Wu, Chen, & Yip, 2012;Ali & et al, 2014) but most prevalent age group is age under 40 years. The distribution of age was revealed from different study including the most common age is 20-29 years (Feroz&et al, 2012); 20-40 years (Ali & et al, 2014); 20-35 years (Wu, Chen, & Yip, 2012);21-30 years (Ali & et al, 2014);below 30 years (Talukder, Karim, Chowdhury, Habib, Chowdhury & Perveen, 2014);and18-40 years (Sarkar, Shaheduzzaman, Hossain, Ahmed, Mohammad & Basher, 2013) age group. The mean age of male was 28.86 ± 11.27 years with age range of 8-70 years and the mean age of female was 25.31 ± 7.70 years with age range of 11-78 years (Ali & et al, 2014).…”

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Present Situation of Suicide in Bangladesh: A Review

Ferdous

Alam

2021

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The most important global cause of mortality is suicide. It is often neglected by researchers, health professionals, health policymakers, and the medical profession. This review was aimed to provide a narrative understanding of the present situation of suicide in Bangladesh based on the existing literature. We conducted a review combining articles and abstracts with full HTML and PDF format. We searched PubMed, PubMed Central, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect and BanglaJOL, google using multiple terms related to suicide without any date boundary and without any basis of types of studies, that is, all types of studies were scrutinized. Finally, 16 articles were selected for review. Report suggested that every day almost 32 people commit suicide in 2019 which was 29 and 30 in 2015 and 2017 respectively. The mortality rate of suicide found 39.6 per 100,000 in Bangladesh. The most common method is hanging followed by poisoning and jumping under the train. The most prevalent age group is age under 40 years. The rate of suicide in children is also increasing. In contrast to most Asian countries, more Bangladeshi women commit suicide than men. The mean age of male and female were 28.86 with SD 11.27 years and 25.31 with SD 7.70 years respectively. The most common associated factors of suicide are younger age, lower education, students, nuclear family, family history of suicide, use substance, problem in workplace, financial constraints, affair, domestic violence, divorce, and physical illness. Most of the suicidal event occurred at night, followed by morning (from 6 am to12 am), and evening. It is a criminal offence in Bangladesh. The source of information is mainly police, forensic reports, media and courts. Till now there is no nationwide survey of suicide is conducted. Besides, suicide surveillance strategy is yet to be established. Suicide is a neglected and under attended public health problem in Bangladesh with few research and paucity of literature. Now nationwide survey conduction and establishment of national suicide surveillance are a time demanded step.

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Study of autopsy based suicidal hanging

Abstract: Introduction: Hanging is one of the most commonly used methods for suicide in most countries. Commission of suicide by hanging is increasing in the people of Bangladesh. Suicidal hanging is detrimental to social health. Appropriate measures to prevent it are essential.

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A Retrospective analysis of Suicidal Hanging in Dhaka Medical College

A Retrospective analysis of Suicidal Hanging in Dhaka Medical College

Suicidal Death due to Hanging

Present Situation of Suicide in Bangladesh: A Review

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