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Hanging--a review

D A Bowen

    Forensic Science International
    |November 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Deaths from hanging have increased, particularly in the last decade, contrasting with declining suicide rates. This rise may be linked to reduced carbon monoxide poisoning and cautious barbiturate prescriptions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Pathology
    • Public Health Trends
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Hanging is a significant cause of death, with a notable increase in recent years.
    • Suicide rates, as reported by the Registrar General, have shown a decrease over the past two decades.
    • Changes in common methods of suicide, such as carbon monoxide poisoning and barbiturate use, may influence trends in other methods.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze trends in deaths due to hanging.
    • To compare hanging deaths with overall suicide trends.
    • To investigate potential factors contributing to the observed increase in hanging deaths.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective case study analysis of 201 deaths attributed to hanging.
    • Demographic analysis focusing on age and sex.

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  • Comparison of hanging death data with national suicide statistics and trends in other causes of death.

    • Main Results:

    • Hanging accounted for 201 deaths, predominantly suicidal (95%).
    • The majority of hanging deaths occurred in individuals over 50 years old, with a male predominance in the 50-60 age group.
    • Deaths from hanging have significantly increased over the last decade, diverging from the decreasing trend in overall suicides.

    Conclusions:

    • The rise in hanging deaths, especially in older males, warrants attention.
    • This trend may be indirectly associated with a decline in carbon monoxide poisoning deaths and more conservative prescribing of barbiturates.
    • Further research into the specific drivers of this method shift in suicide is recommended.