Severe Traumatic Injury and its Association with Age and Gender in Central India, Chhattisgarh
Journal Title: New Indian Journal of Surgery - Year 2018, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: Themain objective of the present study was to investigate the severe traumatic injury and its association with age and gender. Sample: The study was conducted at the trauma center under the department of general surgery, Pt. J.N.M. Medical College & Associated Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, Raipur, C.G. A total number of 77 cases presenting to the acute trauma ward were included in the present study. Research Design: Observational study design was used in the present study. Result: The present study shows that the 21-30 years of age group is highly affected with severe traumatic injury than other groups. Male were affected more (83.31%) with a severe traumatic injury compared to female (11.68%). The mortality was higher in male (91.66%) than the female (11.11%). Conclusion: Finding of the present study concluded that the people with age group of 21-30 years and male gender was exceedingly affected with a severe traumatic injury.
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Sarita Ajagallay
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