Citation

Simatwal NK, Pargi S, Ujwal D, Meena PC, Gaur GP, Garg VK, Gahlot RK. Med. Sci. (Tamilnadu) 2017; 21(85): 137-142.

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(Copyright © 2017, Discovery journals)

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Abstract

Gun violence is one of the important indicators of level of social and mental health. It is a global problem and causes considerable hazards in a developing country like India, where poverty and violence are not uncommon. Firearms and their use are modifiable risk factors, which if recognized and addressed, could help decrease the burden of violent death. Our Hospital based Descriptive Observational Study was aimed to assess the socio-demographic parameters of firearm injuries cases in North-Western India, conducted at the Department of Forensic Medicine S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur during May 2014 to October 2015 period. The burden of gunshot violence is 0.49% (115 cases). Males outnumber females (9:1). Majority of victims were in the second and third decade age group. Incidence is higher in married, literate and rural population. Homicides were the most common manner of death. Property disputes, revenge, robbery are common underlying factors. Educational efforts, individual and community approaches are needed to alleviate firearm injuries. The epidemiologic reviews in this research shall enhance our understanding of various forms of gun violence, inform interventions, and help chart directions for future research.

Language: en

Keywords

Firearm; Gun-Violence; Homicide; Jaipur