Demographic profile and pattern of injuries in autopsied fatal electrocution cases in Union territory of India
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RECENT TRENDS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - Year 2014, Vol 11, Issue 3
Abstract
Background and Objectives: This autopsy based cross-sectional study of fatal Electrocution cases in the union territory (Puducherry) are aimed to evaluate socio-demographic profile and pattern of electrical and other associated bodily injuries in such cases. Materials and Methods: All 23 fatal electrocution cases autopsiedat the Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital and Postgraduate Institute (IGGGH and PGI), Puducherry during calendar year 2012 was analyzed. Observations and Results: Fatal electrocution cases were accounted for 1.47% (23) of all medico legal autopsies (n=1560) done in that year at our study centre. Predominantly male gender and adults in the age group of 21-40years (48%) are the victims. The demographic profile of studied victims revealed that the majority of them were belonged to rural area (65%), literates (61%), Hindu religion (83%), Married (57%) and middle income group (52%). Occupationally most of them are agricultural workers (26%), Labourers (22%) and housewives (17%). Upper extremity parts like hands and fingers (70%) are the most commonly affected body parts, next is lower extremity parts like soles and toes (17%). The entry wound alone was found in 11(48%) cases, both entry and exit wounds were found 7(30%) cases, whereas only exit wound was found in 3(13%) cases and no electrical marks in 2 (09%) cases. All deaths are accidental, no suicidal and a homicide case was reported. Chemical analysis and histological investigations were useful to diagnose in few cases. Conclusions: Despite safety precautions, domestic and occupational hazards are occurring due to electrocution. It is important to develop proper strategies for prevention of electrocution and to decrease rates of electrocution fatalities.
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Ananda Reddy , Balaraman R. , Kagne R. N
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