Pattern of Injuries in Road Traffic Accidents in Ranchi, Jharkhand: An Autopsy Based Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction: Road traffic accidents (RTA) are increasing at an alarming rate throughout the world. No age group is immune from the RTA. In recent years the incidence of road traffic accidents are one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries including India. The objective of the present study was to analyze the pattern of injuries in road traffic accidents and find out the measures for prevention. Materials and Methods: The present study comprised of 1020 victims with an alleged history of RTA, which were brought in the mortuary of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, RIMS, Ranchi, Jharkhand for medico-legal autopsy during the period of August 2012 to July 2013. The data were analyzed in tabular form and percentage method. Results: The study revealed that most of the accidents cases were pedestrian, male and were of productive age group 21 to 40 years. Majority of the accidents took place on National highways and majority of victims died on spot. Heavy motor vehicles were the commonest offending vehicles. Shock and haemorrhage was the major cause of death. Conclusion: The increase in road transportation has caused an Increase in road traffic accidents especially in South-east Asian countries like India that has serious negative social, economic and health sequel. The present study highlighted the demographic and pattern of injuries in RTA victims.
Authors and Affiliations
Binod Kumar Ravi, Nikhil Goel, Binay Kumar, C. S. Prasad, A. K. Chaudhary
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