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International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Legal Medicine
Year : 1998, Volume : 1, Issue : 1
First page : ( 41) Last page : ( 43)
Print ISSN : 0972-0448.

Deaths due to aluminium phosphide poisoning

Aggarwal N. K., Reader, Dr. Agarwal B.B.L., Principal & Head

Deptt. of Forensic Medicine, V.C.M.S. & G.T.B. Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi-110095, India.

Abstract

Aluminium phosphide is one of the commonest poisons used for suicides in northern parts of India. A study has been conducted on the cases of aluminium phosphide poisoning brought for autopsy at the mortuary of U.C.M.S. & G.T.B. Hospital, Delhi. It was observed that males are commonly involved than females. Incidence is more common during 3rd decade of life and is rarely used for homicidal purposes.

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Key words

Aluminium phosphide, Deaths, Poisoning, Age, Sex.

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