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  • Forensic Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Suffocation deaths are infrequently encountered but show a gradual increase.
  • Understanding the patterns of suffocation is crucial for forensic analysis and public safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the causes, types, and manner of death in suffocation cases.
  • To analyze demographic and specific factors contributing to suffocation fatalities.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted.
  • Data were collected from 2199 medicolegal autopsies performed between January 2018 and December 2019.
  • Thirty-four cases of suffocation were analyzed using a structured proforma.

Main Results:

  • The 31-40 age group was most affected (50.0%).
  • Male victims (61.76%) were more prevalent than females.
  • Smothering was the most common type (52.94%), with pillow smothering being a primary cause (32.35%).
  • Homicide accounted for the majority of cases (64.70%).

Conclusions:

  • Smothering, especially by pillows, is a significant cause of death by suffocation.
  • Homicide represents the predominant manner of death in suffocation incidents.
  • The findings highlight the need for continued surveillance and prevention strategies for suffocation deaths.