Citation

Dhoble SV, Dhoble SS, Dhawane SG. Glob. J. Res. Anal. 2016; 5(2): 78-80.

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(Copyright © 2016, Worldwide Journals)

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: As a result of urbanization, accidental deaths have been an increasing during the recent past years. Injuries and accidents are one of the most predictable issues that constitute a major social and economical burden amongst communities, particularly in developing countries like India. Accidental death constitutes the most common unnatural deaths in human beings.

Objective: To investigate the socio-demographic profile, causes of accidental death.

Materials and Methods: It was a prospective study conducted in the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & Hospital, Sion, Mumbai during August 2012 to July 2014. A total of 300 cases were examined and recorded.

Results: Most common victims belonged to age group of 21-30 years, Hindu, middle school educated housewives in middle class, from Mumbai region. Most of them were accidental burns.

Conclusion: Most of the Accidental deaths are due to burns injuries.

Language: en