Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Hanging is a form of violent asphyxial death. The present study was conducted to determine cases of strangulation in adults. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 72 cases of strangulation of both genders. In all cases, causes of strangulation and material used for strangulation were recorded. Results: Out of 72 patients, males were 42 and females were 30. Material used was jute rope in 21, dupatta in 30, electric wire in 16 and towel in 5. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The reason for strangulation was family fight in 18, failure in love in 12, drug addiction in 16 and mental depression in 26. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that most commonly males were the victims and most common used material was dupatta and mental depression was most important reason for strangulation. Key words: Strangulation, Depression, Victim