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Background: suicide in females is an important and sensitive issue in our society. Suicide is one of the leading cause of death in both genders all over the world. The incidence and pattern of suicide in females vary from country to country. Religious and social values and legal issues play an important role in this regard. Since ours is a male dominating society and female rights are not observed properly as mentioned in Islam. Very few studies about the epidemiology of suicide in females have been conducted in Pakistan. We conducted this study on the patterns of suicide in females by the data of autopsies conducted at Faisalabad from 2002 to 2014. This study will give us an overview of the incidence of suicide in females, more vulnerable age group, most commonly used method and seasonal variation
Materials and Methods: the study includes 69 of suicidal deaths in females belonging to different age groups autopsied at the Department of Forensic Medicine, Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad. Cases were selected on the basis of information from the scene of crime, police inquest, autopsy findings and interview with the persons pertaining to the victim. Findings were tabulated and analyzed
Results: the study revealed that suicide rate in females was 0.401/100,000, the peak incidence was in age group 20-29 years followed by 10-19 years of age groups. Hanging was the most common method used. A seasonal surge in summer was noted
Conclusion: suicide in females of Faisalabad is much lower as compared to western countries. Female suicide occurs at a younger age in Faisalabad as compared to western countries
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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
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Introduction: Suicide in Pakistan has been a long term social issue and is a common cause of un natural deaths. It is among the top three leading cause of death in man developed countries. Pattern of suicidal death varies from country to country
Objectives: To study the pattern of such deaths in Faisalabad, Pakistan and compare it with the other countries
Material and Methods: Study was conducted at Department of Forensic Medicine Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad during the period of January 01, 2007 to December 31, 2011. A total of 73 cases of suicidal deaths were included in the study. Manner of death was decided on the basis of circumstances of death, autopsy findings, visit to the scene of incidence, police investigation and information from the relatives and friends
Results: Suicide formed 4.3% of the total autopsies conducted during the period. Highest incidence was recorded during 2011. Rate of suicide in Faisalabad city is 0.21/100000 of population. Male to female ratio is 3:1. Peak incidence was in the month of February. Firearm was the commonest method used for suicide followed by hanging. Most vulnerable age group in males was 20-29 years while in females 10-19 years
Conclusion: In Faisalabad. Pakistan rate of suicide is less than western countries however, its trend is increasing. Preventive strategies should be designed by identifying the factors leading to suicide
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Objective: To evaluate gender and age specific trends as well as pattern of injuries in fatalities due to RTA in Faisalabad
Study Design: Non interventional, Descriptive
Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at Postmortem unit of the Department of Forensic Medicine, Punjab Medical College Faisalabad over a period of two years [2008 and 2009]
Methodology: Study includes 86 subjects in which cause of death was road traffic accidents. Subjects were selected from the cases of traumatic death brought for autopsy at the Postmortem unit of Department of Forensic Medicine, Punjab Medical College Faisalabad from Faisalabad City and Sadar area. Manner of death was decided on the basis of the circumstances of the death and findings of autopsy examination. The data was tabulated and analyzed on the basis of variables like age and sex of the victim, month and day of the occurrence and pattern of fatal injuries on the body
Results: Out of 86 fatalities due to RTA, 74 [86%] were male and 12 [14%] were females. Most vulnerable age group was 20-29 years as 24.4% victims belonged to this age group. Maximum deaths [23.3%] occurred on Thursday. Head injury caused death in majority of the cases [53.5%]
Conclusion: There is a need to develop preventive strategies to reduce road traffic accidents fatalities considering the magnitude of the problems and groups at high risk