Suicide by electrocution.
Electrocution is a rare mode of suicide. In Sri Lanka, where the suicide rate is extremely high, ingestion of liquid pesticides is the commonest method used. The case of a 34-year-old labourer of the Electricity Board, who committed suicide using 220-240 volt domestic electricity supply is described. He had been suffering from a depressive illness for some time. Suicide by electrocution has not been documented in Sri Lanka before.
Fernando
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Dept. of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Liyanage
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D000328:Adult; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013405:Suicide