Research Article

Deaths associated with Methanol Poisoning in Şanlıurfa

Volume: 8 Number: 1 April 29, 2024
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Deaths associated with Methanol Poisoning in Şanlıurfa

Abstract

Purpose: Methanol, is a clear, colourless, highly toxic substance obtained from the destructive distillation of wood. During the COVID-19 pandemic, chronic alcohol users consumed alternatives such as cologne and cheap alcohol, the toxicology analyses showed that there was an increase in methanol poisoning due to the use of cheaper methanol instead of ethanol in alcoholic liquids. The aim of this study was to evaluate autopsy cases in the Şanlıurfa Forensic Medicine Branch Directorate that were recorded as cause of death from methanol poisoning. Materials and Methods: 15 cases whose cause of death was determined to be methyl alcohol intoxication were examined at Şanlıurfa Forensic Medicine Branch Directorate between 1 January 2016 and 1 November 2022. Sociodemographic data of the cases, crime scene information, clinical findings and hospitalization data, distribution of events according to years, type of beverage consumed toxicological and pathological data were evaluated. Results: All of the cases were male. The mean age was calculated as 52.1. The drinks consumed were determined to be cologne in 8 cases, fake raki, whisky and vodka in 4, and the type of drink could not be determined in 3 cases. Conclusion: It should not be forgotten that in times of increased alcohol consumption, methanol can be mixed with liquids in place of ethanol, and programs should be implemented to inform the public about intoxications. The necessary precautions against methanol intoxication should be taken by increasing control at the production and sales stages of alcoholic drinks and antiseptics containing alcohol, such as cologne.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

April 5, 2024

Publication Date

April 29, 2024

Submission Date

April 5, 2023

Acceptance Date

July 4, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 8 Number: 1

APA
Altın, İ., & Dündar, A. S. (2024). Deaths associated with Methanol Poisoning in Şanlıurfa. Ahi Evran Medical Journal, 8(1), 4-10. https://doi.org/10.46332/aemj.1277010
AMA
1.Altın İ, Dündar AS. Deaths associated with Methanol Poisoning in Şanlıurfa. Ahi Evran Med J. 2024;8(1):4-10. doi:10.46332/aemj.1277010
Chicago
Altın, İsmail, and Ahmet Sedat Dündar. 2024. “Deaths Associated With Methanol Poisoning in Şanlıurfa”. Ahi Evran Medical Journal 8 (1): 4-10. https://doi.org/10.46332/aemj.1277010.
EndNote
Altın İ, Dündar AS (April 1, 2024) Deaths associated with Methanol Poisoning in Şanlıurfa. Ahi Evran Medical Journal 8 1 4–10.
IEEE
[1]İ. Altın and A. S. Dündar, “Deaths associated with Methanol Poisoning in Şanlıurfa”, Ahi Evran Med J, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 4–10, Apr. 2024, doi: 10.46332/aemj.1277010.
ISNAD
Altın, İsmail - Dündar, Ahmet Sedat. “Deaths Associated With Methanol Poisoning in Şanlıurfa”. Ahi Evran Medical Journal 8/1 (April 1, 2024): 4-10. https://doi.org/10.46332/aemj.1277010.
JAMA
1.Altın İ, Dündar AS. Deaths associated with Methanol Poisoning in Şanlıurfa. Ahi Evran Med J. 2024;8:4–10.
MLA
Altın, İsmail, and Ahmet Sedat Dündar. “Deaths Associated With Methanol Poisoning in Şanlıurfa”. Ahi Evran Medical Journal, vol. 8, no. 1, Apr. 2024, pp. 4-10, doi:10.46332/aemj.1277010.
Vancouver
1.İsmail Altın, Ahmet Sedat Dündar. Deaths associated with Methanol Poisoning in Şanlıurfa. Ahi Evran Med J. 2024 Apr. 1;8(1):4-10. doi:10.46332/aemj.1277010

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