Citation

Memchoubi P, Sangma MM, Das NG, Nabachandra H. Med. Legal Update 2015; 15(2): 10-13.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, R.K. Sharma and Institute of Medico-Legal Publications)

DOI

10.5958/0974-1283.2015.00037.7

PMID

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Abstract

This is a 5-yr study on adolescent deaths in Imphal during the period 2009-13. The aim of the study is to find out the incidence, the profile of the victims and the circumstances of the deaths so as to analyze the precipitating factors and to suggest preventive measures. From the study it is found that road traffic accidents are the major causes followed by homicide with firearm injuries and suicide by hanging and poisoning. The high volume of traffic and the total chaos on the roads regarding traffic rules seem to be a major factor. As to the firearm deaths, the place is an insurgency infested region and rampant killing in the name of insurgency control is the rule of the day. Strict law enforcement and proper counseling of the youths can make a big difference. © 2015, World Informations Syndicate. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Accidents; adolescent; human; counseling; homicide; suicide; Violence; drowning; female; male; asphyxia; India; incidence; autopsy; head injury; traffic accident; hanging; intoxication; strangulation; death; major clinical study; gunshot injury; law enforcement; electrocution; accidental death; hemorrhagic shock; Article; anaphylaxis; adolescent death; Adolescent deaths; burn shock