A Study of Road Traffic Accident (RTA) Deaths in a Teaching Hospital in Ahmedabad from January 2014 to June 2014 classified according to ICD-10
Journal Title: Healthline - Year 2015, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
[b]Introduction : [/b]Global status report on road safety 2013 indicates that worldwide the total number of road traffic deaths remains unacceptably high at 1.24 million per year. Only 28 covering 7% of the world's population have comprehensive road safety laws. Road traffic injuries are the sixth leading cause of death in India with greater share of hospitalization, death, disabilities, and socio-economic losses in the young and middle-aged population. [b]Objectives : [/b]1. To study the demographic profile of deaths 2. To study the distribution of deaths in road traffic accidents according to mode of transport and victim's role 3. To identify the underlying cause of death of the deceased (according to ICD-10). Method : Retrospective record based study was carried out at V.S.General Hospital of Ahmadabad. A total of 139 RTA deaths studied from autopsy records section in the period 1st January 2014 to 31st June 2014. [b]Results : [/b]Maximum mortality in males 117(84.2%) as compared to females 22(15.8%). Highest number of deaths occurred in the 21-50 years age group 87(62.6%). Pedestrians (V01 to V09) and drivers of two wheelers (V20 to V29) were the maximum affected victim (30.2% and 46% respectively). 52% of deaths due to head injury and head injury + complications. [b]Conclusion : [/b]There is need for better and effective policy on road safety, constructing road network, ensuring proper scrutiny of individuals before issuing their driving license, educating the public on road safety.
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Rakesh Vahoniya, Tushar Bhabhor, D. Bala
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