Socio-demographic profile of suicidal hanging deaths in Delhi and the National Capital Region – a retrospective study

The aim of this retrospective socio-demographic analysis is to identify those at higher risk of suicidal hanging in the region of Delhi and the National Capital Region. All deaths due to suicidal hanging from January 2016 to December 2019 reported in the Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarju...

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Published in:Medico-legal journal 2021-11
Main Authors: Anand, Aditya, Kumar, Sanjay, Panga, Surya Kiran, Ashraf, Laiba, Sharma, Dibya, Tandon, Sarvesh
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Language:English
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Summary:The aim of this retrospective socio-demographic analysis is to identify those at higher risk of suicidal hanging in the region of Delhi and the National Capital Region. All deaths due to suicidal hanging from January 2016 to December 2019 reported in the Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital were included. Suicidal hanging accounted for 2.67% of total autopsied cases; 21–30 years old represented 42.62% of the victims. Male:female ratio was 1.7:1 and 38.37% of cases were from the adjoining areas of Vasant Kunj and Vasant Vihar. Therefore, a preventive strategy should focus concern on young adults, the male sex, and areas of Vasant Kunj and Vasant Vihar.
ISSN:0025-8172
2042-1834
DOI:10.1177/00258172211053697