Background: Poisoning ranks as the 13th leading cause of death worldwide & it is the fourth most common cause of accidents in children. The World Health Organization(WHO) reports an uptrend in suicidal poisoning worldwide and consumption of pesticides is the most common method of suicide. Thorough knowledge about the nature and magnitude of the problem is hence essential for developing strategies to tackle such casualties. Objective: To study the socio-demographic pattern of poisoning cases admitted in Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry. Methodology: Retrospective analysis ... © 2015 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.