Socio-demographic profile of head injury victims due to fatal road traffic accidents in Mangalore
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Forensic Medicine - Year 2019, Vol 9, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Road traffic accidents are important causes of mortality and morbidity due to increasing number of vehicles, the risk taking behavior among general population and changes in lifestyle. Aim: To study the socio-epidemiological profile head injury victims due to fatal road traffic accidents in Mangalore. Material and Methods: Out of the 346 cases of RTA autopsied from Mangalore jurisdiction, 286 cases (82.65%) were found to have sustained fatal head injuries. The data required for the study was collected and analyzed retrospectively from all cases. A proforma was prepared accordingly to collect the data based on the deceased’s particulars. Results: The highest incidences of 56 cases were noticed among the age group of 20-29 years.247 cases (86.4%) were that of males. The highest incidence of 57 cases (19.9%) were noticed on Saturdays and during 12 Noon-6PM (39.5%).Pedestrian deaths 105 cases (36.7%) were more and on highways. Evidence of helmets used were recorded in only 8.92% cases. Alcohol was recorded in 6 (2.1%)cases. Conclusion: Proper education of road users especially regarding speed driving, helmet use, alcohol and other drug abusesmay help to control human errors involved in fatal head injuries due to road traffic accidents.
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Azia Manzoor Bhat, Wasim Manzoor Bhat
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