Analytical study of deaths due to accidental burns among female population in a tertiary care centre
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Forensic Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Incidents of Burns among women are a major concern in India, as it has become pervasive throughout all social strata and geographical areas. The main objective of this study is to present the different epidemiological and medicolegal aspects of accidental burns in women. It contains 55 cases of deaths due to accidental burns in woman and were autopsied at Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad in 3 years from 2009 -11. Married, low educated women from rural and low socio economic status were the majority of victims in our finding. Prevention programs should focus on children and adult women and target home environments and focus on safety education.
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G Mahender, L Ananda Kumar, Brethis Brethis, M Balaji Singh
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