Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Abhishek Sharma ¹, Sumit Tellewar ², Barkha Gupta ³, Vishwajeet Singh ⁴, Gurdeep Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Post-Graduate, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur, UP, IN
2 Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur, UP, IN
3 Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur, UP, IN
4 Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur, UP, IN

Abstract

Aim: To find out causes and factors responsible for the mechanical injuries. Materials & Methodology: This prospective study was conducted at Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur, from 1^st JULY 2017 to 30th JUNE 2018. There were total 306 patients of mechanical injury cases reported to the department of emergency during the study period. Result: Of the total 306 cases 228 (74.51%) cases were male and 78 (25.49%) cases were female. Most susceptible age group was between 21-30 years (30.1%) of age and RTA were the leading cause of death (83.66%).

Keywords

Mechanical Injuries, Road Traffic Accident, Fall From Height, Assault.

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