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A Study of the Clinical Profile of Acute Poisoning in Adults in a Rural Tertiary Healthcare Setup.

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The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India · 3w

ObservationalThe Journal of the Association of Physicians of India· Jun 2026

A Study of the Clinical Profile of Acute Poisoning in Adults in a Rural Tertiary Healthcare Setup.

Minchu S Murthy, Periyapattana Gopinath Kumar, S V Suhas

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Toxicology & PoisoningObservationalClinical practice

Suicidal intent accounts for most acute poisoning cases in young rural adults.

A Study of the Clinical Profile of Acute Poisoning in Adults in a Rural Tertiary Healthcare Setup.

Minchu S Murthy … S V Suhas

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India · Jun 2026

Background

Acute poisoning remains a major public health concern in rural India due to easy accessibility of toxic substances and limited mental health support.

Methods

This retrospective observational study was conducted at a tertiary care teaching hospital in rural Bengaluru to evaluate the clinical and epidemiological profile of poisoning cases.

n = 100 patients

85%

Results

85%

most poisonings were suicide attempts, not accidental

n = 100 patients

More results

The mean age of patients was 28 years, with the majority in the 21-30-year age group, and a female predominance (57%).

All exposures occurred via the oral route, and 74% of patients presented within 4 hours of ingestion.

The mean duration of hospitalization was 4 days.

More results

No mortality was observed during the study period.

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Conclusion

Preventive strategies focusing on mental health support and the regulation of toxic substances are essential.

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