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Fauzia Imtiaz

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• Research Article
  Prevalence of Chemical Poisoning for Suicidal Attempts in Karachi, Pakistan
  Author(s): Fauzia Imtiaz, Mukaram Ali and Lubna AliFauzia Imtiaz, Mukaram Ali and Lubna Ali
  
  Objective: To determine the prevalence of suicide in local population of Karachi due to chemical poisoning. Study Design: A retrospective study. Methodology: The study was conducted during the year 2011. The total no of 11925 cases were studied from the record provided by police surgeon office Karachi. A questionnaire was filled which comprises of bio data and details of suicide agent used. Results: The prevalence of suicide by chemical poisoning in the sample population of Karachi was calculated as 11 in 10,000 among them 66% females and 34% were males. The ages range from 14 to 22 years. The most common chemical used for suicide was typhone a insecticide (40%) followed by kerosene oil (23%). Finis (insecticide) (22%) and a group comprises of different chemical agents (15%). The treatment outcome.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7548.1000247

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