Profile Study of Organophosphorus Poisoning at Valsad: A 2 Year Study
Journal Title: Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 39, Issue 3
Abstract
A number of Organophosphorus compounds have been introduced in Indian market as agricultural insecticides, being effective against a wide range of insects and pests. But, a number of these compounds have proved to be more toxic to humans than their utility as insecticides, pesticides or fungicides. Organophosphate poisoning may cause life-threatening events, resulting in multi-organ failure. Substantial number of deaths can be averted by timely treatment and ventilator support. This study aims to evaluate certain factors which are very significant in relation to outcome of organophosphorus compound [OPC] poisoning like age, sex, socio-economical status, marital status, and reason of committing suicide, types of compound consumed and attempt to know their prevalence in society and to try to plan for future preventive strategy. The study was carried out on 106 cases of OPC poisoning which came to GMERS Medical College and Civil Hospital, Valsad from 01/09/2014 to 31/08/2016. M: F ratio was 1.4: 1. Majority of the cases were in age group 21-30 years, 42 (39.6%). Higher proportion of cases were from lower class of society, 55(51.9%), from rural area, 77 cases (72.6%), due to lack of education in affected community. Suicidal intent to consume the compound was the commonest – 69 cases (65.1%).
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K S Lad, V C Patel, Pragnesh Parmar
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