Abstract
A retrospective cross-sectional record-based study is conducted from December 2018 to November 2020 atChhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. The study constitutes 8.5% (204 cases) of total2398 autopsy done during the given period. The key objective of the study is to find out the prevalence of theproblem within the study area and to determine factors associated with hanging cases. in which 79% (161) are male& 21% (43) are female, 59% (120) cases were married & 41% (84) cases were unmarried. High incidence of 39% (80)cases of age group between 21-30 years followed by age group 11-20 years constituting 21% (43) cases. Peak ofcases are seen at the month of August and March (13%) cases. Most common ligature material used is gamchha in28% (56) cases followed by nylon rope constituting 24% (50) cases.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
