Epidemiology of suicide in multan

Since suicide is increasing in Pakistan and has become a major Public problem, the objective of our study is Analysis of the different methods used for suicide, most vulnerable persons from point of view of factors responsible for suicide ideation and commission. Finally to suggest remedial measure for prevention of suicide. Retrospective study. This study was carried out at the Department of Forensic Medicine, NMC Multan from 01-01-2007 to 31-12-2011. The study consisted of 90 cases of suicidal deaths declared as suicideon the information retrieved through psychological Autopsy belonging to both genders and different age groups, whose autopsy was conducted in the mortuary of department of Forensic Medicine, NMC Multan. Findings were recorded on the Performa and the results statistically analysed. The study disclosed that suicidal rate was 1.22/100000 with male dominance. The most vulnerable age for suicide in male was 21-30 years and that for females was between 11-20 years. Hanging was the commonest method employed. The suicide is increasing in Multan and all over Pakistan and demands immediate intervention and remedial measures for its prevention

Epidemeology of homicidal deaths; in Sargodha, Pakistan

1] To observe and analyze the different aspects of homicidal deaths in Sargodha in terms of age, sex, weapon involved and seasonal variation. 2]]. To compare it with other studies conducted in Pakistan and all over the world. Non-interventional descriptive study. The study was done on autopsies conducted at mortuary, District Headquarter Teaching Hospital Sargodha from January 2012 to December 2012 [one year]. 82 cases of homicidal deaths which were brought by police for autopsy examination at DHQ Teaching Hospital Sargodha from Jan. 2012 to Dec. 2012. These cases include both sexes of all age groups. Manner of death was decided on the basis of police inquest and autopsy report. The relevant data was collected on prescribed performa and statistically analyzed. On analysis of recorded data, the homicidal rate in Sargodha, Pakistan is 7.59 /100,000 populations per year. Homicide manner of death was observed 51.25% of total autopsies. 39% of the victims were in the third decade of life. Males predominated females by a ratio of 2.28:01 Firearm was used in most of homicidal deaths i.e. 67%. A rise in homicidal cases was observed in the months of summer i.e. June to September 2012 and a fall was observed in the months of winter i.e. November, December, January and February, 2012. Homicide rate is high as compared to other manners of death in Sargodha. Firearm is the major weapon used for committing homicide

Study of different patterns of fingerprints prevalent in our population

The objectives of the study is to observe and analyze different types of fingerprint patterns in our population and compare it with other studies conducted in Pakistan and abroad, their utility in Forensic investigations, diagnosis and prevention of diseases, criticism on their utility and its defense. Comparative study. This study was conducted on the Medico-legal cases received in the casualty department of Lahore General Hospital, Lahore from January 2011 to June 2011. 200 males and 200 females between the ages of 10 years to 65 years were included in the study for analyzing different type of fingerprint patterns. The fingerprints [impressions] were taken on the unglazed white paper to nail to nail rolled method of all fingers and thumbs of both hands with black ink. These cases were separated on the basis of four basic patterns of fingerprints, their subclasses in both sexes. The relevant data was collected on prescribed Performa and then the results were scrutinized and statistically analyzed. On analysis of data recorded, average percentage values of males and females, the loop type of the pattern was 54%, whorl 32%, arch 10.05% and composite 3.5% and the ulnar loop type of the pattern was 87.5% whereas radial loop type of the pattern was 12.5% in our population. Fingerprints patterns [dermatoglyphics] are not only old standing helpful tool for identification of criminals during forensic investigations, for the identifications of the persons in everyday business on civil side but also an emerging science to aid in the diagnosis and prevention of diseases. More elaborated studies should be conducted with reference to ethnic and geographical variations in Pakistan also. Biometric database housing fingerprints and criminal history of criminals must be developed to help out law enforcement agencies on the pattern of IAFIS