@article{ref1,
title="Study of road traffic accidents with special reference to the accident victims admitted in Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Assam",
journal="Journal of evidence based medicine and healthcare",
year="2016",
author="Brahma, Rocket Chandra",
volume="3",
number="40",
pages="1972-1975",
abstract="BACKGROUND In the present scenario, road traffic accidents have become a major cause of human mortality and morbidity. Accidents are increasing at alarming rates in India. The objective of our study was to assess the socio-demographic profile of road traffic accident victims admitted in a tertiary care setting, and to assess the pattern of injuries.   METHODOLOGY The present study is prospective and analytical hospital based study.   RESULTS The present studies show that more than 70% of the victims are in the age group of below 45 years (n=3196) and with male preponderance. Out of 14364 accident patients visiting the emergency department of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, 4953 patients were admitted. The majorities of the patients (n=2995) were admitted in surgery department and 1586 in orthopaedic department.   CONCLUSIONS Several factors are responsible for causing road accidents such as drunk driving, lack of awareness of traffic rules, non-adherence to safety measures. To reduce morbidity and mortality following road accidents, comprehensive policy has to be adopted by the government.   KEYWORDS      Road Traffic Accidents, Head Injuries, Healthcare Setting.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2349-2562",
doi="10.18410/jebmh/2016/439",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.18410/jebmh/2016/439"
}