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Hanging is one of the most common methods of committing suicide all around the world. This is retrospectivestudy conducted between June 2014 to December 2016, which included 50 cases of Hanging which were autopsiedin Mortuary of Government Medical College associated Hospital, Ambikapur, Sarguja, Chhattisgarh during thisperiod. Out of 50 cases of Hanging, 26 (52%) cases were males and 24 (48%) cases were females. Maximum numberof victims 16 (32%) were in the age group of 21-30 years. Maximum 48 (96%) cases occurred in closed place andleast number of cases occurred in open place 02 (4%). Cyanosis was seen in 46 (92%) of cases and face congestionseen in 24 (48%) cases. Ligature mark present above the level of thyroid cartilage in maximum number of cases48 (96%). Fracture of hyoid bone present in 1 (2%) case. Aim of the study was to find out incidence, trends andpatterns of hanging in Chhattisgarh.
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