Pattern of Suicidal Deaths in Females- A Cross Sectional Study in the Age Group of 12-24 Years

Authors

  • Kandagatla Krishnamurthy
  • S.M. Krishna Sagar
  • Abhijith Subedhar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i3.15326

Keywords:

Female suicides, adolescents, suicide note, attempted suicide, methods of suicide

Abstract

Background: Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among young males and the third for young
females, globally. Suicide affecting the youth is a big loss to the community. Hence, the aim of this study is
to identify pattern of suicidal deaths in females belonging to 12-24 years age group.
Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Gandhi Medical
College, Secunderabad, which included all the deaths that occurred due to suicide in females aged 12-24
years from January 2017 to November 2018.
Results: Most victims belonged to the age group of 19-24 years (49%) and were from rural area (60%).
Majority attempted suicide during day time (72%) and inside their own homes (89%). In 91% of the cases,
there was no history of previous attempt and in 92%, no suicide note was found. 55% of deaths occurred on
the spot. Most common method of suicide was hanging (53%).
Conclusion: Suicide is a growing public health concern amongst the young. Peer support groups for
adolescents and young adults, who have exhibited suicidal behaviours, must be established to help prevent
repeated attempts.

Author Biographies

  • Kandagatla Krishnamurthy


    Tutor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Government Medical College, Nalgonda, Telangana, 2

  • S.M. Krishna Sagar

    Assistant
    Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences, Vikarabad, Telangana,

  • Abhijith Subedhar

    Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana

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Published

2021-05-17

How to Cite

Pattern of Suicidal Deaths in Females- A Cross Sectional Study in the Age Group of 12-24 Years. (2021). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 15(3), 319-323. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i3.15326