Pattern of Autopsies Conducted by Residents in IGIMS, Patna: A Retrospective Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: To study the pattern of autopsies conducted by residents in IGIMS, Patna. Methods: In present study; autopsies for age analysis, gender distribution, time since death, manner and cause of death, rural and urban residential status were determined. Results: Total 194 autopsies were conducted between 19th April 2015 to 18th April 2017 of which 114 autopsies were conducted by residents in that period. Majority (98) dead bodies were of urban males. Most common cause of death remained road traffic accidents (RTA). The 2nd most common cause of death was use of poison. Most common age of victims was >40 years. Conclusion: Autopsy helps in dispensation of justice particularly in homicidal cases. Autopsy helps the Government for framing policies to control violence in the community.
Authors and Affiliations
Nikhil Goel, Dr. Ritu, Saroj Kumar Ranjan, Mukesh Prasad, Pinki Kumari
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.1.021
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