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Behavioral emergencies in India: a population based epidemiological study.

Sahoo Saddichha1, Pandey Vibha, Mukul Kumar Saxena

  • 1National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, 560029, India. saddichha@gmail.com

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Behavioral emergencies in India are frequent, with suicidal attempts being the most common cause. Addressing these emergencies, particularly suicidal behavior and acute psychiatric issues, requires urgent attention and specialized services.

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Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Behavioral emergencies are a significant global health concern, yet under-researched in India.
  • Emergency services and departments encounter a substantial volume of these cases worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the incidence and characteristics of acute behavioral problems managed by emergency medical services in India.
  • To analyze causes, risk factors for mortality, and outcomes of behavioral emergencies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 40,541 behavioral emergency cases from August 2007 to July 2008 in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh.
  • Keyword analysis of case details to identify causes and assessment of survival and 48-hour outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Suicidal attempts (poisoning and other methods) constituted the majority (91.2%) of behavioral emergencies.
  • Most affected individuals were young adults (42%), from rural areas (74.3%), with poor socio-economic backgrounds (93%).
  • Fatal outcomes were associated with male gender, better socio-economic status, and older age.

Conclusions:

  • Suicidal attempts represent a critical public health issue requiring immediate and comprehensive intervention strategies.
  • Acute psychiatric emergencies, comprising approximately 9% of all emergencies, necessitate the development and expansion of dedicated emergency psychiatric services.