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Death due to malathion poisoning.

M Pannell1, J D Gilbert, J Gardiner

  • 1Forensic Science Centre, Adelaide, Australia.

Journal of Clinical Forensic Medicine
|August 9, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Malathion insecticide deaths are rare, with only 5 intentional cases over 20 years in South Australia. Most deaths involved ingestion, and malathion suicides represented a small fraction of overall suicides.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Forensic Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Malathion is a widely accessible insecticide.
  • Its toxicity is considered relatively low.
  • Understanding patterns of fatal exposure is crucial for public health and forensic analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the characteristics of deaths involving malathion exposure.
  • To determine the incidence and demographics of malathion-associated fatalities.
  • To assess the contribution of malathion poisoning to overall suicide rates.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of death records over a 20-year period in South Australia.
  • Inclusion criteria focused on cases with confirmed malathion exposure.
  • Data collected included demographics, exposure route, and circumstances of death.

Main Results:

  • Five cases of intentional malathion exposure resulting in death were identified.
  • The male to female ratio was 2:3, with ages ranging from 32 to 80 years (mean 57).
  • Four deaths resulted from ingestion, one from intravenous injection; postmortem regurgitation occurred in one ingestion case.
  • Malathion-related suicides constituted only 0.2% of 3,202 recorded suicides.

Conclusions:

  • Intentional malathion poisoning is an uncommon cause of death.
  • Ingestion is the primary route of fatal exposure.
  • Malathion does not represent a significant method for suicide in the studied population.

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