Socio–Demographic profile of Asphyxial deaths in Female : 2 yr study

Dr. Shashikant V. Dhoble; Dr. Shital S. Dhoble; Dr. H. G. Kukde

Volume : V, Issue : II, February - 2016

Socio–Demographic profile of Asphyxial deaths in Female : 2 yr study

Dr. Shashikant V. Dhoble, Dr. Shital S. Dhoble, Dr. H. G. Kukde

Abstract :

 Background: Asphyxial deaths of women have been an increasing trend in Indian society during the recent past years. Its increasing incidence is symbolic of continuing erosion and devaluation of women’s status in independent India. The cardinal signs of asphyxia are cyanosis, congestion and petechial haemorrhage. Objective: To investigate the socio–demographic profile, causes and manner of asphyxial death. Materials and Methods: It was a prospective study conducted in the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & Hospital, Sion, Mumbai during August 2012 to July 2014. A total of 55 cases were examined and recorded. Results: most common victims belonged to 14–25 yr of age group, Hindu, middle school educated, housewives in lower middle class, married within 6–10 yr of marriage. Most of them were suicide by Hanging in Oct to Dec months. Conclusion: Most of the asphyxia deaths are Suicide due to hanging