IP International Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicological Sciences
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-9844
Online ISSN: 2456-9615
CODEN : IIJFA2
IP International Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicological Sciences (IJFMTS) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2016 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be more...Original Article
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Volume : 7, Issue : 3, Year : 2022
Article Page : 77-80
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijfmts.2022.018
Abstract
Introduction: Head injuries are the most commonly reported cause of Fatalities in majority of the Road Traffic Accidents.
Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was carried out at Oxford Medical College,Bangalore during the period 2012-2021. All Autopsy Reports on Road Traffic Fatalities, along with Hospital Records were closely studied, Documented and Analyzed.
Aims & Objectives: To study the Road Traffic Fatalities and Head Injuries Associated with it, besides the Age and Sex Group Involvement in Road Traffic Fatalities.
Results: Head Injuries Contributed to 58.7% of Road Traffic Fatalities. Open Head injuries Formed the Major Type of Injuries in 92% of Fatalities. Motor cyclists Accidents Contributed to 90% of the Head Injuries. Males Contributed to 81.97% of the Deaths.
Keywords: Head Injuries., Road Traffic Accidents., Road Traffic Fatalities, Open Head Injury. Motor Cyclist, Pedal Cyclists, Pedestrians, Light Motor Vehicle, Heavy Motor Vehicle
How to cite : Rao D, Head injury & road traffic fatalities-An analytical study of road traffic accident deaths. IP Int J Forensic Med Toxicol Sci 2022;7(3):77-80
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