Study of epidemiology of railway accidents in Kamrup district
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 6
Abstract
Railway accidents are a leading cause of accidental deaths in India. Hence a study to find the epidemiological data in such deaths can lead to predicting and mitigating such deaths. In our study it is found that males are the most affected with the age group between 21-30 the most involved. Businessmen were the most involved group and most of the accidents occurred between 6-12 am. Pedestrians who are knocked down are the people who are most involved in such accidents. Self-vigilance on the part of the passengers and adherence to the rules & regulations safe practices will help prevent railway accidents
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Dipankar Thakuria, Aditya Madhab Baruah
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