An autopsy study of thoracic injuries in road traffic accidents
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Forensic Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Road traffic accidents are among the most common cause of death in India. According To WHO statistics it is the 9th leading cause of death in 2004 and projected to be the 5th leading cause by 2030. One among road traffic accidents (RTA) deaths, two wheeler accidents are common, followed by pedestrians. Pedestrian forms the most vulnerable group among road users. The current study was done for a period of three years on road traffic accidents. The incidence was common among the age group of 21 to 30 years with male predominance. Majority of individual died on spot without receiving any prelimina ry treatment. More commonly injured organ in thoracic region were lungs (76.31%), and rib fracture was the most common skeletal injury associated.
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Mohan Gushinge, Mahadev Bansode, Radhey Khetre
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